CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,010 km
9,948 miles
SRE
Yamparáez (Sucre)
Bolivia
Distance
16,010 km
9,948 mi / 8,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SRE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Alcantarí International Airport
IATA Code CMB SRE
ICAO Code VCBI SLAL
City Colombo Yamparáez (Sucre)
Country Sri Lanka Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/La_Paz
Elevation 30 ft 10,184 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -19.240000, -65.150000

Colombo (CMB) to Yamparáez (Sucre) (SRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) in Yamparáez (Sucre), Bolivia is 16,010 kilometers (9,948 miles / 8,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 20:42 in Colombo, it's 11:12 in Yamparáez (Sucre). 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 10,154 feet between the two airports. Alcantarí International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yamparáez (Sucre) (SRE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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