CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,083 km
9,372 miles
NPR
Novo Progresso
Brazil
Distance
15,083 km
9,372 mi / 8,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB NPR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Novo Progresso Airport
IATA Code CMB NPR
ICAO Code VCBI SJNP
City Colombo Novo Progresso
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Santarem
Elevation 30 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -7.130000, -55.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Novo Progresso (NPR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Novo Progresso Airport (NPR) in Novo Progresso, Brazil is 15,083 kilometers (9,372 miles / 8,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 05:12 in Colombo, it's 20:42 in Novo Progresso. 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 Novo Progresso (NPR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Novo Progresso Airport (NPR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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