Airport Comparison
| CMB | GPO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | General Pico Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | GPO |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | SAZG |
| City | Colombo | General Pico |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Argentina |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 459 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -35.700000, -63.760000 |
Colombo (CMB) to General Pico (GPO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to General Pico Airport (GPO) in General Pico, Argentina is 15,145 kilometers (9,411 miles / 8,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.
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 Sri Lanka with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:00 in Colombo, it's 23:30 in General Pico. 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 General Pico (GPO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and General Pico Airport (GPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.