Airport Comparison
| CMB | UAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | UAQ |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | SANU |
| City | Colombo | San Juan |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Argentina |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Argentina/San_Juan |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,958 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -31.570000, -68.420000 |
Colombo (CMB) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 15,755 kilometers (9,790 miles / 8,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.
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 Argentina. 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 17:48 in Colombo, it's 09:18 in San Juan. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,928 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.