CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,688 km
8,505 miles
YWA
Petawawa
Canada
Distance
13,688 km
8,505 mi / 7,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB YWA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Petawawa Airport
IATA Code CMB YWA
ICAO Code VCBI CYWA
City Colombo Petawawa
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Toronto
Elevation 30 ft 427 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 45.950000, -77.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Petawawa (YWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Petawawa Airport (YWA) in Petawawa, Canada is 13,688 kilometers (8,505 miles / 7,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 00:49 in Colombo, it's 14:19 in Petawawa. With a 10.5-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 Petawawa (YWA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Petawawa Airport (YWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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