Airport Comparison
| CMB | YDQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Dawson Creek Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | YDQ |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | CYDQ |
| City | Colombo | Dawson Creek |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Dawson_Creek |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 2,148 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 55.740000, -120.180000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) in Dawson Creek, Canada is 12,779 kilometers (7,940 miles / 6,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.
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 08:10 in Colombo, it's 19:40 in Dawson Creek. 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 2,118 feet between the two airports. Dawson Creek Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 338° (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 Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.