CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,701 km
9,135 miles
MEU
Almeirim
Brazil
Distance
14,701 km
9,135 mi / 7,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB MEU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Monte Dourado Airport
IATA Code CMB MEU
ICAO Code VCBI SBMD
City Colombo Almeirim
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Belem
Elevation 30 ft 677 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.890000, -52.600000

Colombo (CMB) to Almeirim (MEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Monte Dourado Airport (MEU) in Almeirim, Brazil is 14,701 kilometers (9,135 miles / 7,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 17:40 in Colombo, it's 09:10 in Almeirim. 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 Almeirim (MEU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Monte Dourado Airport (MEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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