CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,024 km
10,578 miles
IQT
Iquitos
Peru
Distance
17,024 km
10,578 mi / 9,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB IQT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport
IATA Code CMB IQT
ICAO Code VCBI SPQT
City Colombo Iquitos
Country Sri Lanka Peru
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Lima
Elevation 30 ft 306 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.780000, -73.310000

Colombo (CMB) to Iquitos (IQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) in Iquitos, Peru is 17,024 kilometers (10,578 miles / 9,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 04:45 in Colombo, it's 18:15 in Iquitos. 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 Iquitos (IQT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 82° (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 Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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