CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,070 km
6,879 miles
PIX
Pico Island
Portugal
Distance
11,070 km
6,879 mi / 5,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
311°
northwest

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CMB PIX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pico Airport
IATA Code CMB PIX
ICAO Code VCBI LPPI
City Colombo Pico Island
Country Sri Lanka Portugal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 30 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.550000, -28.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Pico Island (PIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pico Airport (PIX) in Pico Island, Portugal is 11,070 kilometers (6,879 miles / 5,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Colombo, it's 21:06 in Pico Island. With a 6.5-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 Pico Island (PIX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Pico Airport (PIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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