CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,198 km
10,686 miles
TPN
Tiputini
Ecuador
Distance
17,198 km
10,686 mi / 9,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TPN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tiputini Airport
IATA Code CMB TPN
ICAO Code VCBI SETI
City Colombo Tiputini
Country Sri Lanka Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 30 ft 997 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.780000, -75.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Tiputini (TPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tiputini Airport (TPN) in Tiputini, Ecuador is 17,198 kilometers (10,686 miles / 9,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Ecuador. 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 17:31 in Colombo, it's 07:01 in Tiputini. With a 10.5-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 Tiputini (TPN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Tiputini Airport (TPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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