CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,259 km
10,103 miles
SJL
Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira
Brazil
Distance
16,259 km
10,103 mi / 8,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB SJL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport
IATA Code CMB SJL
ICAO Code VCBI SBUA
City Colombo Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 30 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.150000, -66.990000

Colombo (CMB) to Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira, Brazil is 16,259 kilometers (10,103 miles / 8,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 16:18 in Colombo, it's 06:48 in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira. 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 Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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