Distance From Santa Cruz Air Force Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, SNZ - CMB Distance

The distance from Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8545 miles or 13751 kilometers or 7420 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rio de Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Colombo takes around 19 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 38 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SNZ - CMB

Kilometers		13751 km
Statute Miles		8545 miles
Nautical Miles		7420 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 38 minutes

Santa Cruz Air Force Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - SNZ to CMB Flight Path

Location of Santa Cruz Air Force Base & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio de Janeiro to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SNZ - CMB

Time difference between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-18, 04:59:24 -03
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-18, 13:29:24 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ / SBSC) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka