CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,948 km
8,667 miles
VAG
Varginha
Brazil
Distance
13,948 km
8,667 mi / 7,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VAG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport
IATA Code CMB VAG
ICAO Code VCBI SBVG
City Colombo Varginha
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -21.590000, -45.470000

Colombo (CMB) to Varginha (VAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) in Varginha, Brazil is 13,948 kilometers (8,667 miles / 7,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 04:59 in Colombo, it's 20:29 in Varginha. 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 2,995 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Varginha (VAG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 97° (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 Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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