CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,644 km
9,721 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
15,644 km
9,721 mi / 8,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
294°
west northwest

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CMB SOM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code CMB SOM
ICAO Code VCBI SVST
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Caracas
Elevation 30 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 8.950000, -64.150000

Colombo (CMB) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 15,644 kilometers (9,721 miles / 8,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Venezuela. 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 17:28 in Colombo, it's 07:58 in San Tome Airport. 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 Tome Airport (SOM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 67° (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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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