CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,289 km
8,257 miles
YKA
Kamloops
Canada
Distance
13,289 km
8,257 mi / 7,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
15°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CMB YKA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kamloops Airport
IATA Code CMB YKA
ICAO Code VCBI CYKA
City Colombo Kamloops
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 1,133 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.700000, -120.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Kamloops (YKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kamloops Airport (YKA) in Kamloops, Canada is 13,289 kilometers (8,257 miles / 7,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 03:13 in Colombo, it's 14:43 in Kamloops. 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 1,103 feet between the two airports. Kamloops Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kamloops (YKA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 337° (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 Kamloops Airport (YKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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