CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,853 km
7,987 miles
NAT
Natal
Brazil
Distance
12,853 km
7,987 mi / 6,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB NAT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Augusto Severo Airport
IATA Code CMB NAT
ICAO Code VCBI SBNT
City Colombo Natal
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Recife
Elevation 30 ft 169 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -5.910000, -35.250000

Colombo (CMB) to Natal (NAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) in Natal, Brazil is 12,853 kilometers (7,987 miles / 6,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 20:28 in Colombo, it's 11:58 in Natal. 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 Natal (NAT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 85° (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 Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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