CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,727 km
8,530 miles
QNV
Nova Iguacu
Brazil
Distance
13,727 km
8,530 mi / 7,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB QNV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Aeroclube Airport
IATA Code CMB QNV
ICAO Code VCBI SDNY
City Colombo Nova Iguacu
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -22.750000, -43.460000

Colombo (CMB) to Nova Iguacu (QNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Aeroclube Airport (QNV) in Nova Iguacu, Brazil is 13,727 kilometers (8,530 miles / 7,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 10:16 in Colombo, it's 01:46 in Nova Iguacu. 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 Nova Iguacu (QNV) 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 Aeroclube Airport (QNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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