CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,552 km
9,664 miles
ZCO
Temuco
Chile
Distance
15,552 km
9,664 mi / 8,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
214°
southwest

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CMB ZCO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Maquehue Airport
IATA Code CMB ZCO
ICAO Code VCBI SCTC
City Colombo Temuco
Country Sri Lanka Chile
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Santiago
Elevation 30 ft 304 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -38.770000, -72.640000

Colombo (CMB) to Temuco (ZCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Maquehue Airport (ZCO) in Temuco, Chile is 15,552 kilometers (9,664 miles / 8,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Chile. 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 14:32 in Colombo, it's 06:02 in Temuco. 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.

The return flight from Temuco (ZCO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 135° (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 Maquehue Airport (ZCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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