CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,661 km
10,353 miles
TBT
Tabatinga
Brazil
Distance
16,661 km
10,353 mi / 8,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB TBT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tabatinga Airport
IATA Code CMB TBT
ICAO Code VCBI SBTT
City Colombo Tabatinga
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Porto_Velho
Elevation 30 ft 279 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -4.260000, -69.940000

Colombo (CMB) to Tabatinga (TBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tabatinga Airport (TBT) in Tabatinga, Brazil is 16,661 kilometers (10,353 miles / 8,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 21:53 in Colombo, it's 12:23 in Tabatinga. 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 Tabatinga (TBT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 83° (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 Tabatinga Airport (TBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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