APY
Alto Parnaiba
Brazil
14,054 km
8,733 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,054 km
8,733 mi / 7,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

APY CMB
Airport Name Alto Parnaiba Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code APY CMB
ICAO Code SNAI VCBI
City Alto Parnaiba Colombo
Country Brazil Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Colombo
Elevation 968 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -9.080000, -45.950000 7.180000, 79.880000

Alto Parnaiba (APY) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alto Parnaiba Airport (APY) in Alto Parnaiba, Brazil to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 14,054 kilometers (8,733 miles / 7,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 10:45 in Alto Parnaiba, it's 19:15 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.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Alto Parnaiba (APY) follows a heading of 264° (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 Alto Parnaiba Airport (APY) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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