CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,999 km
8,077 miles
QCP
Currais Novos
Brazil
Distance
12,999 km
8,077 mi / 7,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
267°
west

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Airport Comparison

CMB QCP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Currais Novos Airport
IATA Code CMB QCP
ICAO Code VCBI SNKN
City Colombo Currais Novos
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Recife
Elevation 30 ft 1,148 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -6.280000, -36.540000

Colombo (CMB) to Currais Novos (QCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Currais Novos Airport (QCP) in Currais Novos, Brazil is 12,999 kilometers (8,077 miles / 7,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 16:31 in Colombo, it's 08:01 in Currais Novos. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,118 feet between the two airports. Currais Novos Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Currais Novos (QCP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 85° (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 Currais Novos Airport (QCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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