CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,818 km
9,207 miles
QOJ
Sao Borja
Brazil
Distance
14,818 km
9,207 mi / 8,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB QOJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sao Borja Airport
IATA Code CMB QOJ
ICAO Code VCBI SSSB
City Colombo Sao Borja
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -28.650000, -56.030000

Colombo (CMB) to Sao Borja (QOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) in Sao Borja, Brazil is 14,818 kilometers (9,207 miles / 8,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 21:10 in Colombo, it's 12:40 in Sao Borja. 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 Sao Borja (QOJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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