CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,247 km
10,095 miles
RIB
Riberalta
Bolivia
Distance
16,247 km
10,095 mi / 8,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB RIB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
IATA Code CMB RIB
ICAO Code VCBI SLRI
City Colombo Riberalta
Country Sri Lanka Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/La_Paz
Elevation 30 ft 462 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -11.000000, -66.000000

Colombo (CMB) to Riberalta (RIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) in Riberalta, Bolivia is 16,247 kilometers (10,095 miles / 8,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Bolivia. 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 07:52 in Colombo, it's 22:22 in Riberalta. With a 9.5-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 Riberalta (RIB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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