CIJ
Cobija
Bolivia
16,549 km
10,283 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
16,549 km
10,283 mi / 8,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/La_Paz
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

CIJ CMB
Airport Name Capitan Anibal Arab Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CIJ CMB
ICAO Code SLCO VCBI
City Cobija Colombo
Country Bolivia Sri Lanka
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Colombo
Elevation 889 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -11.040000, -68.780000 7.180000, 79.880000

Cobija (CIJ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Anibal Arab Airport (CIJ) in Cobija, Bolivia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 16,549 kilometers (10,283 miles / 8,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Bolivia 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 08:34 in Cobija, it's 18:04 in Colombo. With a 9.5-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 Cobija (CIJ) follows a heading of 261° (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 Capitan Anibal Arab Airport (CIJ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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