CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
13,802 km
8,576 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,802 km
8,576 mi / 7,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

CNF RML
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code CNF RML
ICAO Code SBCF VCCC
City Belo Horizonte Colombo
Country Brazil Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,715 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 6.820000, 79.890000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13,802 kilometers (8,576 miles / 7,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Brazil with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Belo Horizonte, it's 18:15 in Colombo. 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 2,693 feet between the two airports. Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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