CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,855 km
9,231 miles
PSS
Posadas
Argentina
Distance
14,855 km
9,231 mi / 8,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB PSS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport
IATA Code CMB PSS
ICAO Code VCBI SARP
City Colombo Posadas
Country Sri Lanka Argentina
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 30 ft 430 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -27.390000, -55.970000

Colombo (CMB) to Posadas (PSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (PSS) in Posadas, Argentina is 14,855 kilometers (9,231 miles / 8,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Argentina. 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 02:24 in Colombo, it's 17:54 in Posadas. 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 Posadas (PSS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (PSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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