CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
16,566 km
10,294 miles
TCQ
Tacna
Peru
Distance
16,566 km
10,294 mi / 8,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TCQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
IATA Code CMB TCQ
ICAO Code VCBI SPTN
City Colombo Tacna
Country Sri Lanka Peru
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Lima
Elevation 30 ft 1,538 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -18.050000, -70.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Tacna (TCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) in Tacna, Peru is 16,566 kilometers (10,294 miles / 8,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 16:19 in Colombo, it's 05:49 in Tacna. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,508 feet between the two airports. Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tacna (TCQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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