CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,550 km
9,662 miles
PLL
Manaus
Brazil
Distance
15,550 km
9,662 mi / 8,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB PLL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ponta Pelada Airport
IATA Code CMB PLL
ICAO Code VCBI SBMN
City Colombo Manaus
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Manaus
Elevation 30 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.150000, -59.990000

Colombo (CMB) to Manaus (PLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) in Manaus, Brazil is 15,550 kilometers (9,662 miles / 8,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 16:31 in Colombo, it's 07:01 in Manaus. 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 Manaus (PLL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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