CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,849 km
9,848 miles
LOB
Los Andes
Chile
Distance
15,849 km
9,848 mi / 8,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
223°
southwest

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CMB LOB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Rafael Airport
IATA Code CMB LOB
ICAO Code VCBI SCAN
City Colombo Los Andes
Country Sri Lanka Chile
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Santiago
Elevation 30 ft 2,461 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -32.810000, -70.650000

Colombo (CMB) to Los Andes (LOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Rafael Airport (LOB) in Los Andes, Chile is 15,849 kilometers (9,848 miles / 8,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Chile. 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 10:48 in Colombo, it's 02:18 in Los Andes. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,431 feet between the two airports. San Rafael Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Los Andes (LOB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 127° (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 San Rafael Airport (LOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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