CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,568 km
8,431 miles
TFL
Teofilo Otoni
Brazil
Distance
13,568 km
8,431 mi / 7,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
253°
west southwest

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CMB TFL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport
IATA Code CMB TFL
ICAO Code VCBI SNTO
City Colombo Teofilo Otoni
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.890000, -41.510000

Colombo (CMB) to Teofilo Otoni (TFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil is 13,568 kilometers (8,431 miles / 7,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Brazil. 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 04:31 in Colombo, it's 20:01 in Teofilo Otoni. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,542 feet between the two airports. Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Teofilo Otoni (TFL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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