CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,426 km
8,964 miles
TUR
Tucurui
Brazil
Distance
14,426 km
8,964 mi / 7,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB TUR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tucurui Airport
IATA Code CMB TUR
ICAO Code VCBI SBTU
City Colombo Tucurui
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Belem
Elevation 30 ft 830 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.790000, -49.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Tucurui (TUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tucurui Airport (TUR) in Tucurui, Brazil is 14,426 kilometers (8,964 miles / 7,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 05:25 in Colombo, it's 20:55 in Tucurui. 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 Tucurui (TUR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (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 Tucurui Airport (TUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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