CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,554 km
8,422 miles
PCS
Picos
Brazil
Distance
13,554 km
8,422 mi / 7,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB PCS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Picos Airport
IATA Code CMB PCS
ICAO Code VCBI SNPC
City Colombo Picos
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 30 ft 1,050 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -7.060000, -41.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Picos (PCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil is 13,554 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 09:24 in Colombo, it's 00:54 in Picos. 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 1,020 feet between the two airports. Picos Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Picos (PCS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Picos Airport (PCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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