CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,188 km
8,816 miles
PNG
Paranagua
Brazil
Distance
14,188 km
8,816 mi / 7,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PNG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Paranagua Airport
IATA Code CMB PNG
ICAO Code VCBI SSPG
City Colombo Paranagua
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -25.540000, -48.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Paranagua (PNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Paranagua Airport (PNG) in Paranagua, Brazil is 14,188 kilometers (8,816 miles / 7,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 22:28 in Colombo, it's 13:58 in Paranagua. 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 Paranagua (PNG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 101° (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 Paranagua Airport (PNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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