CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,192 km
8,819 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
14,192 km
8,819 mi / 7,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB QSC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code CMB QSC
ICAO Code VCBI SDSC
City Colombo Sao Carlos
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Colombo (CMB) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 14,192 kilometers (8,819 miles / 7,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 02:56 in Colombo, it's 18:26 in Sao Carlos. 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 2,619 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 98° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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