Airport Comparison
| CMB | PEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Padre Aldamiz International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | PEM |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | SPTU |
| City | Colombo | Puerto Maldonado |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Peru |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Lima |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 659 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -12.610000, -69.230000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) in Puerto Maldonado, Peru is 16,581 kilometers (10,303 miles / 8,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.
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 Peru. 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 04:23 in Colombo, it's 17:53 in Puerto Maldonado. With a 10.5-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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.