CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,822 km
6,725 miles
JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
Distance
10,822 km
6,725 mi / 5,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
344°
north northwest

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CMB JEG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Aasiaat Airport
IATA Code CMB JEG
ICAO Code VCBI BGAA
City Colombo Aasiaat
Country Sri Lanka Greenland
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Nuuk
Elevation 30 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 68.720000, -52.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Aasiaat (JEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland is 10,822 kilometers (6,725 miles / 5,844 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 11:41 in Colombo, it's 04:11 in Aasiaat. 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 Aasiaat (JEG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 47° (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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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