Brazil
Sri LankaSao Paulo (GRU) to Colombo (CMB) shipping route.
14,724 km by air, about 19 h 12 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Sao Paulo (GRU) and Colombo (CMB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Sao Paulo (GRU)AirColombo (CMB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,724 km (9,149 mi) |
| Straight line | 14,023 km |
| Flight time | 19 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Sao Paulo (GRU) to Colombo (CMB) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is 14,724 km (7,950 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 14,023 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 19 h 12 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for GRU to CMB this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Sao Paulo to Colombo saves money. The shipment crosses from Brazil into Sri Lanka, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Sao Paulo (GRU) in this directory, Colombo (CMB) is the 47th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Sao Paulo: Mumbai (14,443 km), Sydney (14,036 km) and Melbourne (13,775 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Colombo (CMB)?
14,724 km along the flight path (14,023 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Colombo (CMB)?
About 19 h 12 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Colombo (CMB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.