CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,429 km
9,587 miles
TUV
Tucupita
Venezuela
Distance
15,429 km
9,587 mi / 8,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TUV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tucupita Airport
IATA Code CMB TUV
ICAO Code VCBI SVTC
City Colombo Tucupita
Country Sri Lanka Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Caracas
Elevation 30 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 9.090000, -62.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Tucupita (TUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tucupita Airport (TUV) in Tucupita, Venezuela is 15,429 kilometers (9,587 miles / 8,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Venezuela. 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 12:25 in Colombo, it's 02:55 in Tucupita. 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.

The return flight from Tucupita (TUV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). 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 Tucupita Airport (TUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.