CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,083 km
9,993 miles
SJB
San Joaquin
Bolivia
Distance
16,083 km
9,993 mi / 8,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SJB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Joaquin Airport
IATA Code CMB SJB
ICAO Code VCBI SLJO
City Colombo San Joaquin
Country Sri Lanka Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/La_Paz
Elevation 30 ft 456 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -13.050000, -64.660000

Colombo (CMB) to San Joaquin (SJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Joaquin Airport (SJB) in San Joaquin, Bolivia is 16,083 kilometers (9,993 miles / 8,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Bolivia. 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 14:19 in Colombo, it's 04:49 in San Joaquin. With a 9.5-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 San Joaquin (SJB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 96° (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 San Joaquin Airport (SJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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