CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,930 km
9,899 miles
HUW
Humaita
Brazil
Distance
15,930 km
9,899 mi / 8,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
267°
west

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CMB HUW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Humaita Airport
IATA Code CMB HUW
ICAO Code VCBI SWHT
City Colombo Humaita
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Manaus
Elevation 30 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -7.530000, -63.070000

Colombo (CMB) to Humaita (HUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Humaita Airport (HUW) in Humaita, Brazil is 15,930 kilometers (9,899 miles / 8,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Brazil. 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 16:18 in Colombo, it's 06:48 in Humaita. 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 Humaita (HUW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Humaita Airport (HUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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