CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,063 km
7,496 miles
YLE
Whati
Canada
Distance
12,063 km
7,496 mi / 6,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YLE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Whati Airport
IATA Code CMB YLE
ICAO Code VCBI CEM3
City Colombo Whati
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Edmonton
Elevation 30 ft 882 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 63.130000, -117.250000

Colombo (CMB) to Whati (YLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Whati Airport (YLE) in Whati, Canada is 12,063 kilometers (7,496 miles / 6,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 22:16 in Colombo, it's 09:46 in Whati. 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.

The return flight from Whati (YLE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 342° (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 Whati Airport (YLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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