CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,491 km
9,005 miles
RDC
Redencao
Brazil
Distance
14,491 km
9,005 mi / 7,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB RDC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Redencao Airport
IATA Code CMB RDC
ICAO Code VCBI SNDC
City Colombo Redencao
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Belem
Elevation 30 ft 670 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -8.030000, -49.980000

Colombo (CMB) to Redencao (RDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Redencao Airport (RDC) in Redencao, Brazil is 14,491 kilometers (9,005 miles / 7,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 17:01 in Colombo, it's 08:31 in Redencao. 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 Redencao (RDC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Redencao Airport (RDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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