CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,785 km
7,323 miles
YHT
Haines Junction
Canada
Distance
11,785 km
7,323 mi / 6,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YHT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Haines Junction Airport
IATA Code CMB YHT
ICAO Code VCBI CYHT
City Colombo Haines Junction
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Whitehorse
Elevation 30 ft 2,150 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 60.790000, -137.550000

Colombo (CMB) to Haines Junction (YHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Haines Junction Airport (YHT) in Haines Junction, Canada is 11,785 kilometers (7,323 miles / 6,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 01:46 in Colombo, it's 13:16 in Haines Junction. 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 2,120 feet between the two airports. Haines Junction Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Haines Junction (YHT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 321° (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 Haines Junction Airport (YHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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