CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,728 km
7,909 miles
YNL
Points North Landing
Canada
Distance
12,728 km
7,909 mi / 6,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

CMB YNL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Points North Landing Airport
IATA Code CMB YNL
ICAO Code VCBI CYNL
City Colombo Points North Landing
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Regina
Elevation 30 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 58.280000, -104.080000

Colombo (CMB) to Points North Landing (YNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Points North Landing Airport (YNL) in Points North Landing, Canada is 12,728 kilometers (7,909 miles / 6,872 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 02:30 in Colombo, it's 15:00 in Points North Landing. 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 1,575 feet between the two airports. Points North Landing Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Points North Landing (YNL) 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 Points North Landing Airport (YNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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