CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,718 km
9,767 miles
PBQ
Pimenta Bueno
Brazil
Distance
15,718 km
9,767 mi / 8,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB PBQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pimenta Bueno Airport
IATA Code CMB PBQ
ICAO Code VCBI SWPM
City Colombo Pimenta Bueno
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Porto_Velho
Elevation 30 ft 682 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -11.640000, -61.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) in Pimenta Bueno, Brazil is 15,718 kilometers (9,767 miles / 8,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 18:56 in Colombo, it's 09:26 in Pimenta Bueno. With a 9.5-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 Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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