CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,311 km
8,271 miles
IOS
Ilheus
Brazil
Distance
13,311 km
8,271 mi / 7,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB IOS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport
IATA Code CMB IOS
ICAO Code VCBI SBIL
City Colombo Ilheus
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Bahia
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -14.820000, -39.030000

Colombo (CMB) to Ilheus (IOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) in Ilheus, Brazil is 13,311 kilometers (8,271 miles / 7,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Brazil. 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 16:55 in Colombo, it's 08:25 in Ilheus. With a 8.5-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 Ilheus (IOS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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