CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
9,868 km
6,132 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
9,868 km
6,132 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YLT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code CMB YLT
ICAO Code VCBI CYLT
City Colombo Alert
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Toronto
Elevation 30 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 82.520000, -62.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 9,868 kilometers (6,132 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 06:18 in Colombo, it's 19:48 in Alert. With a 10.5-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 Alert (YLT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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