CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,734 km
7,912 miles
YKC
Collins Bay
Canada
Distance
12,734 km
7,912 mi / 6,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YKC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Collins Bay Airport
IATA Code CMB YKC
ICAO Code VCBI CYKC
City Colombo Collins Bay
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Regina
Elevation 30 ft 1,341 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 58.240000, -103.680000

Colombo (CMB) to Collins Bay (YKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Collins Bay Airport (YKC) in Collins Bay, Canada is 12,734 kilometers (7,912 miles / 6,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 10:47 in Colombo, it's 23:17 in Collins Bay. With a 11.5-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 1,311 feet between the two airports. Collins Bay Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Collins Bay (YKC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 356° (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 Collins Bay Airport (YKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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