CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,857 km
9,853 miles
SSD
San Felipe
Chile
Distance
15,857 km
9,853 mi / 8,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
223°
southwest

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CMB SSD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Victor Lafon Airport
IATA Code CMB SSD
ICAO Code VCBI SCSF
City Colombo San Felipe
Country Sri Lanka Chile
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Santiago
Elevation 30 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -32.750000, -70.700000

Colombo (CMB) to San Felipe (SSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) in San Felipe, Chile is 15,857 kilometers (9,853 miles / 8,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Chile. 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 18:01 in Colombo, it's 09:31 in San Felipe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,158 feet between the two airports. Victor Lafon Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from San Felipe (SSD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 127° (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 Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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