CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,489 km
9,003 miles
PDP
Punta del Este
Uruguay
Distance
14,489 km
9,003 mi / 7,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PDP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport
IATA Code CMB PDP
ICAO Code VCBI SULS
City Colombo Punta del Este
Country Sri Lanka Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Montevideo
Elevation 30 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -34.860000, -55.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Punta del Este (PDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) in Punta del Este, Uruguay is 14,489 kilometers (9,003 miles / 7,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Uruguay. 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 02:20 in Colombo, it's 17:50 in Punta del Este. 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 Punta del Este (PDP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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