CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,203 km
7,582 miles
YRT
Rankin Inlet
Canada
Distance
12,203 km
7,582 mi / 6,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YRT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rankin Inlet Airport
IATA Code CMB YRT
ICAO Code VCBI CYRT
City Colombo Rankin Inlet
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 30 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 62.810000, -92.120000

Colombo (CMB) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) in Rankin Inlet, Canada is 12,203 kilometers (7,582 miles / 6,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 16:01 in Colombo, it's 04:31 in Rankin Inlet. 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.

The return flight from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 8° (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 Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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