The flight distance from Esperadinha Airport (BVR) in Brava Island, Cape Verde to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 11,357 kilometers (7,057 miles / 6,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:16 in Brava Island, it's 01:46 in Colombo. With a 6.5-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 Brava Island (BVR) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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