BGV
Bento Goncalves
Brazil
14,384 km
8,938 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,384 km
8,938 mi / 7,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BGV CMB
Airport Name Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BGV CMB
ICAO Code SSBG VCBI
City Bento Goncalves Colombo
Country Brazil Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,209 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -29.150000, -51.540000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bento Goncalves (BGV) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport (BGV) in Bento Goncalves, Brazil to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 14,384 kilometers (8,938 miles / 7,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 02:11 in Bento Goncalves, it's 10:41 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 2,179 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bento Goncalves (BGV) follows a heading of 238° (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 Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport (BGV) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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