CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,773 km
8,558 miles
YAG
Fort Frances
Canada
Distance
13,773 km
8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
355°
north

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Airport Comparison

CMB YAG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fort Frances Municipal Airport
IATA Code CMB YAG
ICAO Code VCBI CYAG
City Colombo Fort Frances
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 30 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 48.650000, -93.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Fort Frances (YAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) in Fort Frances, Canada is 13,773 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 18:03 in Colombo, it's 07:33 in Fort Frances. With a 10.5-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 1,095 feet between the two airports. Fort Frances Municipal Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Fort Frances (YAG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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