CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,625 km
9,088 miles
VLP
Vila Rica
Brazil
Distance
14,625 km
9,088 mi / 7,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB VLP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vila Rica Airport
IATA Code CMB VLP
ICAO Code VCBI SWVC
City Colombo Vila Rica
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Cuiaba
Elevation 30 ft 892 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -9.980000, -51.140000

Colombo (CMB) to Vila Rica (VLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vila Rica Airport (VLP) in Vila Rica, Brazil is 14,625 kilometers (9,088 miles / 7,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 17:38 in Colombo, it's 08:08 in Vila Rica. 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.

The return flight from Vila Rica (VLP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Vila Rica Airport (VLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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