CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,781 km
10,427 miles
TRQ
Tarauaca
Brazil
Distance
16,781 km
10,427 mi / 9,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB TRQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tarauaca Airport
IATA Code CMB TRQ
ICAO Code VCBI SBTK
City Colombo Tarauaca
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Rio_Branco
Elevation 30 ft 646 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -8.160000, -70.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Tarauaca (TRQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tarauaca Airport (TRQ) in Tarauaca, Brazil is 16,781 kilometers (10,427 miles / 9,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 22:53 in Colombo, it's 12:23 in Tarauaca. 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 Tarauaca (TRQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Tarauaca Airport (TRQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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