CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,665 km
7,870 miles
YYQ
Churchill
Canada
Distance
12,665 km
7,870 mi / 6,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YYQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Churchill Airport
IATA Code CMB YYQ
ICAO Code VCBI CYYQ
City Colombo Churchill
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 30 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 58.740000, -94.060000

Colombo (CMB) to Churchill (YYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Churchill Airport (YYQ) in Churchill, Canada is 12,665 kilometers (7,870 miles / 6,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 07:46 in Colombo, it's 20:16 in Churchill. 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 Churchill (YYQ) 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 Churchill Airport (YYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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