CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,733 km
6,669 miles
JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
Distance
10,733 km
6,669 mi / 5,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB JAV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ilulissat Airport
IATA Code CMB JAV
ICAO Code VCBI BGJN
City Colombo Ilulissat
Country Sri Lanka Greenland
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Nuuk
Elevation 30 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 69.240000, -51.060000

Colombo (CMB) to Ilulissat (JAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 10,733 kilometers (6,669 miles / 5,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Colombo, it's 09:13 in Ilulissat. With a 7.5-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 Ilulissat (JAV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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