CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,251 km
8,234 miles
YPW
Powell River
Canada
Distance
13,251 km
8,234 mi / 7,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YPW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Powell River Airport
IATA Code CMB YPW
ICAO Code VCBI CYPW
City Colombo Powell River
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 49.830000, -124.500000

Colombo (CMB) to Powell River (YPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Powell River Airport (YPW) in Powell River, Canada is 13,251 kilometers (8,234 miles / 7,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 11:57 in Colombo, it's 22:27 in Powell River. 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.

The return flight from Powell River (YPW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 332° (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 Powell River Airport (YPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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