CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,490 km
9,625 miles
LUQ
San Luis
Argentina
Distance
15,490 km
9,625 mi / 8,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LUQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport
IATA Code CMB LUQ
ICAO Code VCBI SAOU
City Colombo San Luis
Country Sri Lanka Argentina
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Argentina/San_Luis
Elevation 30 ft 2,328 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -33.270000, -66.360000

Colombo (CMB) to San Luis (LUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina is 15,490 kilometers (9,625 miles / 8,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Argentina. 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 00:48 in Colombo, it's 16:18 in San Luis. 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 2,298 feet between the two airports. Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from San Luis (LUQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 122° (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 Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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