CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,344 km
8,913 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
14,344 km
8,913 mi / 7,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
234°
southwest

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CMB RIG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code CMB RIG
ICAO Code VCBI SJRG
City Colombo Rio Grande
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 14,344 kilometers (8,913 miles / 7,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 00:38 in Colombo, it's 16:08 in Rio Grande. 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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 109° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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