Airport Comparison
| CMB | TGQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Tangara da Serra Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | TGQ |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | SWTS |
| City | Colombo | Tangara Da Serra |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Cuiaba |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,460 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -14.660000, -57.440000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Tangara Da Serra (TGQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ) in Tangara Da Serra, Brazil is 15,289 kilometers (9,500 miles / 8,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.
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 09:59 in Colombo, it's 00:29 in Tangara Da Serra. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,430 feet between the two airports. Tangara da Serra Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Tangara Da Serra (TGQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.