CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,372 km
8,930 miles
PET
Pelotas
Brazil
Distance
14,372 km
8,930 mi / 7,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
234°
southwest

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CMB PET
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pelotas Airport
IATA Code CMB PET
ICAO Code VCBI SBPK
City Colombo Pelotas
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -31.720000, -52.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Pelotas (PET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pelotas Airport (PET) in Pelotas, Brazil is 14,372 kilometers (8,930 miles / 7,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 11:19 in Colombo, it's 02:49 in Pelotas. 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 Pelotas (PET) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 108° (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 Pelotas Airport (PET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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