CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,775 km
9,802 miles
VLM
Villamontes
Bolivia
Distance
15,775 km
9,802 mi / 8,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VLM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport
IATA Code CMB VLM
ICAO Code VCBI SLVM
City Colombo Villamontes
Country Sri Lanka Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/La_Paz
Elevation 30 ft 1,305 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -21.260000, -63.410000

Colombo (CMB) to Villamontes (VLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) in Villamontes, Bolivia is 15,775 kilometers (9,802 miles / 8,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Bolivia. 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 09:35 in Colombo, it's 00:05 in Villamontes. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,275 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Villamontes (VLM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 106° (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 Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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