CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,211 km
8,209 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
13,211 km
8,209 mi / 7,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB PAV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code CMB PAV
ICAO Code VCBI SBUF
City Colombo Paulo Afonso
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Maceio
Elevation 30 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Colombo (CMB) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 13,211 kilometers (8,209 miles / 7,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 20:59 in Colombo, it's 12:29 in Paulo Afonso. 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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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