CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,118 km
7,530 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
12,118 km
7,530 mi / 6,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YQH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code CMB YQH
ICAO Code VCBI CYQH
City Colombo Watson Lake
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 60.120000, -128.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 12,118 kilometers (7,530 miles / 6,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 12:32 in Colombo, it's 23:02 in Watson Lake. 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 2,225 feet between the two airports. Watson Lake Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Watson Lake (YQH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 330° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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