CHH
Chachapoyas
Peru
17,555 km
10,908 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
17,555 km
10,908 mi / 9,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Lima
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

CHH CMB
Airport Name Chachapoyas Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CHH CMB
ICAO Code SPPY VCBI
City Chachapoyas Colombo
Country Peru Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Colombo
Elevation 8,333 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -6.200000, -77.860000 7.180000, 79.880000

Chachapoyas (CHH) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) in Chachapoyas, Peru to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 17,555 kilometers (10,908 miles / 9,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Peru 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 09:28 in Chachapoyas, it's 19:58 in Colombo. With a 10.5-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 8,303 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Chachapoyas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Chachapoyas (CHH) follows a heading of 271° (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 Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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