CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
17,439 km
10,836 miles
SQU
Plaza Saposoa
Peru
Distance
17,439 km
10,836 mi / 9,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
269°
west

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CMB SQU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Saposoa Airport
IATA Code CMB SQU
ICAO Code VCBI SPOA
City Colombo Plaza Saposoa
Country Sri Lanka Peru
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Lima
Elevation 30 ft 982 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -6.960000, -76.770000

Colombo (CMB) to Plaza Saposoa (SQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Saposoa Airport (SQU) in Plaza Saposoa, Peru is 17,439 kilometers (10,836 miles / 9,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Peru. 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 16:25 in Colombo, it's 05:55 in Plaza Saposoa. With a 10.5-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 Plaza Saposoa (SQU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 88° (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 Saposoa Airport (SQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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