The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Cowley Airport (YYM) in Cowley, Canada is 13,553 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 03:43 in Colombo, it's 15:13 in Cowley. 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 3,846 feet between the two airports. Cowley Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Cowley (YYM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 344° (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 Cowley Airport (YYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.