CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,174 km
10,050 miles
SNM
San Ignacio de Moxos
Bolivia
Distance
16,174 km
10,050 mi / 8,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB SNM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Ignacio de Moxos Airport
IATA Code CMB SNM
ICAO Code VCBI SLSM
City Colombo San Ignacio de Moxos
Country Sri Lanka Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/La_Paz
Elevation 30 ft 790 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -14.000000, -65.630000

Colombo (CMB) to San Ignacio de Moxos (SNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Ignacio de Moxos Airport (SNM) in San Ignacio de Moxos, Bolivia is 16,174 kilometers (10,050 miles / 8,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 03:01 in Colombo, it's 17:31 in San Ignacio de Moxos. 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 San Ignacio de Moxos (SNM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 98° (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 San Ignacio de Moxos Airport (SNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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