CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,046 km
8,106 miles
YCL
Charlo
Canada
Distance
13,046 km
8,106 mi / 7,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB YCL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Charlo Airport
IATA Code CMB YCL
ICAO Code VCBI CYCL
City Colombo Charlo
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Halifax
Elevation 30 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 47.990000, -66.330000

Colombo (CMB) to Charlo (YCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Charlo Airport (YCL) in Charlo, Canada is 13,046 kilometers (8,106 miles / 7,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 01:30 in Colombo, it's 16:00 in Charlo. With a 9.5-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 Charlo (YCL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 38° (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 Charlo Airport (YCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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