CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,978 km
7,443 miles
YQC
Quaqtaq
Canada
Distance
11,978 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB YQC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Quaqtaq Airport
IATA Code CMB YQC
ICAO Code VCBI CYHA
City Colombo Quaqtaq
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Toronto
Elevation 30 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 61.050000, -69.620000

Colombo (CMB) to Quaqtaq (YQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) in Quaqtaq, Canada is 11,978 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 12:30 in Colombo, it's 02:00 in Quaqtaq. 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 Quaqtaq (YQC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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