CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,468 km
10,233 miles
IQQ
Iquique
Chile
Distance
16,468 km
10,233 mi / 8,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB IQQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Diego Aracena Airport
IATA Code CMB IQQ
ICAO Code VCBI SCDA
City Colombo Iquique
Country Sri Lanka Chile
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Santiago
Elevation 30 ft 155 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -20.540000, -70.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Iquique (IQQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile is 16,468 kilometers (10,233 miles / 8,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Chile. 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 01:00 in Colombo, it's 16:30 in Iquique. 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 Iquique (IQQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 110° (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 Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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