APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
13,036 km
8,100 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,036 km
8,100 mi / 7,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Maceio
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

APQ CMB
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code APQ CMB
ICAO Code SNAL VCBI
City Arapiraca Colombo
Country Brazil Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Maceio Asia/Colombo
Elevation 886 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 7.180000, 79.880000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13,036 kilometers (8,100 miles / 7,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 08:08 in Arapiraca, it's 16:38 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.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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