CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,667 km
8,492 miles
LEP
Leopoldina
Brazil
Distance
13,667 km
8,492 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LEP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Leopoldina Airport
IATA Code CMB LEP
ICAO Code VCBI SNDN
City Colombo Leopoldina
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 919 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -21.470000, -42.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Leopoldina (LEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Leopoldina Airport (LEP) in Leopoldina, Brazil is 13,667 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 16:20 in Colombo, it's 07:50 in Leopoldina. 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 Leopoldina (LEP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Leopoldina Airport (LEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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