CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,286 km
8,255 miles
YQF
Red Deer
Canada
Distance
13,286 km
8,255 mi / 7,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YQF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Red Deer Regional Airport
IATA Code CMB YQF
ICAO Code VCBI CYQF
City Colombo Red Deer
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Edmonton
Elevation 30 ft 2,968 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 52.180000, -113.890000

Colombo (CMB) to Red Deer (YQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) in Red Deer, Canada is 13,286 kilometers (8,255 miles / 7,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 14:55 in Colombo, it's 02:25 in Red Deer. With a 12.5-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 2,938 feet between the two airports. Red Deer Regional Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Red Deer (YQF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 344° (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 Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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