CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,832 km
7,974 miles
YKJ
Key Lake
Canada
Distance
12,832 km
7,974 mi / 6,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YKJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Key Lake Airport
IATA Code CMB YKJ
ICAO Code VCBI CYKJ
City Colombo Key Lake
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Regina
Elevation 30 ft 1,679 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 57.260000, -105.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Key Lake (YKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 12,832 kilometers (7,974 miles / 6,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 15:24 in Colombo, it's 03:54 in Key Lake. 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 1,649 feet between the two airports. Key Lake Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 354° (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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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