CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,510 km
8,394 miles
YRL
Red Lake
Canada
Distance
13,510 km
8,394 mi / 7,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YRL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Red Lake Airport
IATA Code CMB YRL
ICAO Code VCBI CYRL
City Colombo Red Lake
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 30 ft 1,265 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.070000, -93.790000

Colombo (CMB) to Red Lake (YRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Red Lake Airport (YRL) in Red Lake, Canada is 13,510 kilometers (8,394 miles / 7,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 06:35 in Colombo, it's 19:05 in Red Lake. With a 11.5-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 1,235 feet between the two airports. Red Lake Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Red Lake (YRL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Lake Airport (YRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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