CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
15,701 km
9,756 miles
ZLR
Linares
Chile
Distance
15,701 km
9,756 mi / 8,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
218°
southwest

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CMB ZLR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Municipal de Linares Airport
IATA Code CMB ZLR
ICAO Code VCBI SCLN
City Colombo Linares
Country Sri Lanka Chile
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Santiago
Elevation 30 ft 591 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -35.860000, -71.550000

Colombo (CMB) to Linares (ZLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Municipal de Linares Airport (ZLR) in Linares, Chile is 15,701 kilometers (9,756 miles / 8,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 06:42 in Colombo, it's 22:12 in Linares. 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 Linares (ZLR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 131° (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 Municipal de Linares Airport (ZLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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