CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,684 km
10,367 miles
ILQ
Ilo
Peru
Distance
16,684 km
10,367 mi / 9,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
247°
west southwest

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CMB ILQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ilo Airport
IATA Code CMB ILQ
ICAO Code VCBI SPLO
City Colombo Ilo
Country Sri Lanka Peru
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Lima
Elevation 30 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.700000, -71.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Ilo (ILQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ilo Airport (ILQ) in Ilo, Peru is 16,684 kilometers (10,367 miles / 9,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:57 in Colombo, it's 05:27 in Ilo. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ilo (ILQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Ilo Airport (ILQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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