Airport Comparison
| CMB | JHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome |
| IATA Code | CMB | JHL |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | CAL4 |
| City | Colombo | Albian Village |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,048 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 57.220000, -111.420000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Albian Village (JHL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome (JHL) in Albian Village, Canada is 12,781 kilometers (7,942 miles / 6,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 7°.
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 Canada. 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 13:01 in Colombo, it's 00:31 in Albian Village. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,018 feet between the two airports. Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Albian Village (JHL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). 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 Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome (JHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.