Distance From São João da Barra Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from São João da Barra Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8383 miles or 13490 kilometers or 7280 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 São João da Barra ( Brazil ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São João da Barra and Colombo takes around 19 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São João da Barra Airport, São João da Barra, Brazil to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 16 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		13490 km
Statute Miles		8383 miles
Nautical Miles		7280 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 16 minutes

São João da Barra Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of São João da Barra Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view São João da Barra to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between São João da Barra, Brazil and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between São João da Barra, Brazil and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between São João da Barra (Brazil) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of São João da Barra.

Location	Local Time
São João da Barra (Brazil)	2026-04-01, 20:17:09 -03
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-02, 04:47:09 +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

São João da Barra Airport ( / SIJL) São João da Barra, Brazil

Destination

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