CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,221 km
9,458 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
15,221 km
9,458 mi / 8,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB WCH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code CMB WCH
ICAO Code VCBI SCTN
City Colombo Chaiten
Country Sri Lanka Chile
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Santiago
Elevation 30 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 15,221 kilometers (9,458 miles / 8,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 08:39 in Colombo, it's 00:09 in Chaiten. 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 Chaiten (WCH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 138° (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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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