CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,866 km
7,995 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
12,866 km
7,995 mi / 6,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YQU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code CMB YQU
ICAO Code VCBI CYQU
City Colombo Grande Prairie
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Edmonton
Elevation 30 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.180000, -118.890000

Colombo (CMB) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 12,866 kilometers (7,995 miles / 6,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 14:20 in Colombo, it's 01:50 in Grande Prairie. 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 2,165 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 339° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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