CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,997 km
8,697 miles
SSZ
Guaruja
Brazil
Distance
13,997 km
8,697 mi / 7,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SSZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Base Aerea de Santos Airport
IATA Code CMB SSZ
ICAO Code VCBI SBST
City Colombo Guaruja
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -23.930000, -46.300000

Colombo (CMB) to Guaruja (SSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) in Guaruja, Brazil is 13,997 kilometers (8,697 miles / 7,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Brazil. 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 12:47 in Colombo, it's 04:17 in Guaruja. 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.

The return flight from Guaruja (SSZ) 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 Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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