CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,009 km
8,083 miles
YTH
Thompson
Canada
Distance
13,009 km
8,083 mi / 7,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YTH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Thompson Airport
IATA Code CMB YTH
ICAO Code VCBI CYTH
City Colombo Thompson
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 30 ft 729 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.800000, -97.860000

Colombo (CMB) to Thompson (YTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Thompson Airport (YTH) in Thompson, Canada is 13,009 kilometers (8,083 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 16:24 in Colombo, it's 04:54 in Thompson. 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 Thompson (YTH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 3° (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 Thompson Airport (YTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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