CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,763 km
9,173 miles
REL
Rawson
Argentina
Distance
14,763 km
9,173 mi / 7,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB REL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport
IATA Code CMB REL
ICAO Code VCBI SAVT
City Colombo Rawson
Country Sri Lanka Argentina
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 30 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -43.210000, -65.270000

Colombo (CMB) to Rawson (REL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) in Rawson, Argentina is 14,763 kilometers (9,173 miles / 7,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Argentina. 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 17:56 in Colombo, it's 09:26 in Rawson. 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 Rawson (REL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 129° (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 Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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