CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,461 km
10,228 miles
RBR
Rio Branco
Brazil
Distance
16,461 km
10,228 mi / 8,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB RBR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Placido de Castro Airport
IATA Code CMB RBR
ICAO Code VCBI SBRB
City Colombo Rio Branco
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Rio_Branco
Elevation 30 ft 633 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -9.870000, -67.900000

Colombo (CMB) to Rio Branco (RBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil is 16,461 kilometers (10,228 miles / 8,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 20:14 in Colombo, it's 09:44 in Rio Branco. With a 10.5-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 Rio Branco (RBR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 92° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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