CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,390 km
8,320 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
13,390 km
8,320 mi / 7,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
270°
west

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CMB QBX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code CMB QBX
ICAO Code VCBI SNOB
City Colombo Sobral
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 30 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 13,390 kilometers (8,320 miles / 7,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 22:16 in Colombo, it's 13:46 in Sobral. 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 Sobral (QBX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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