CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,640 km
9,718 miles
SNG
San Ignacio de Velasco
Bolivia
Distance
15,640 km
9,718 mi / 8,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SNG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport
IATA Code CMB SNG
ICAO Code VCBI SLSI
City Colombo San Ignacio de Velasco
Country Sri Lanka Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/La_Paz
Elevation 30 ft 1,354 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -16.380000, -60.960000

Colombo (CMB) to San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) in San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia is 15,640 kilometers (9,718 miles / 8,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 20:21 in Colombo, it's 10:51 in San Ignacio de Velasco. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,324 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 99° (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 Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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