CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,590 km
9,687 miles
SJS
San Jose de Chiquitos
Bolivia
Distance
15,590 km
9,687 mi / 8,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SJS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Jose De Chiquitos Airport
IATA Code CMB SJS
ICAO Code VCBI SLJE
City Colombo San Jose de Chiquitos
Country Sri Lanka Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/La_Paz
Elevation 30 ft 974 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.830000, -60.740000

Colombo (CMB) to San Jose de Chiquitos (SJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) in San Jose de Chiquitos, Bolivia is 15,590 kilometers (9,687 miles / 8,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 22:33 in Colombo, it's 13:03 in San Jose de Chiquitos. 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 Jose de Chiquitos (SJS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 100° (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 Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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