CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,383 km
8,937 miles
LIP
Lins
Brazil
Distance
14,383 km
8,937 mi / 7,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
248°
west southwest

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CMB LIP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lins Airport
IATA Code CMB LIP
ICAO Code VCBI SBLN
City Colombo Lins
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 1,559 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -21.660000, -49.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Lins (LIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lins Airport (LIP) in Lins, Brazil is 14,383 kilometers (8,937 miles / 7,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 23:49 in Colombo, it's 15:19 in Lins. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,529 feet between the two airports. Lins Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Lins (LIP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 99° (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 Lins Airport (LIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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