CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,339 km
8,289 miles
YMB
Merritt
Canada
Distance
13,339 km
8,289 mi / 7,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YMB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Merritt Airport
IATA Code CMB YMB
ICAO Code VCBI CAD5
City Colombo Merritt
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 2,080 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.120000, -120.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Merritt (YMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Merritt Airport (YMB) in Merritt, Canada is 13,339 kilometers (8,289 miles / 7,203 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 06:57 in Colombo, it's 17:27 in Merritt. With a 13.5-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 2,050 feet between the two airports. Merritt Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Merritt (YMB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 336° (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 Merritt Airport (YMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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