CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,315 km
9,516 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
15,315 km
9,516 mi / 8,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
209°
south southwest

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CMB WCA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code CMB WCA
ICAO Code VCBI SCST
City Colombo Castro
Country Sri Lanka Chile
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Santiago
Elevation 30 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Colombo (CMB) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 15,315 kilometers (9,516 miles / 8,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Chile. 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 21:25 in Colombo, it's 12:55 in Castro. 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 Castro (WCA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 139° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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