CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
14,691 km
9,129 miles
TAW
Tacuarembo
Uruguay
Distance
14,691 km
9,129 mi / 7,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
233°
southwest

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CMB TAW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tacuarembo Airport
IATA Code CMB TAW
ICAO Code VCBI SUTB
City Colombo Tacuarembo
Country Sri Lanka Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Montevideo
Elevation 30 ft 440 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -31.750000, -55.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Tacuarembo (TAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) in Tacuarembo, Uruguay is 14,691 kilometers (9,129 miles / 7,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Uruguay. 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 07:50 in Colombo, it's 23:20 in Tacuarembo. 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 Tacuarembo (TAW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 111° (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 Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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