CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,664 km
7,869 miles
YZP
Sandspit
Canada
Distance
12,664 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
20°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CMB YZP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sandspit Airport
IATA Code CMB YZP
ICAO Code VCBI CYZP
City Colombo Sandspit
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 53.250000, -131.810000

Colombo (CMB) to Sandspit (YZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sandspit Airport (YZP) in Sandspit, Canada is 12,664 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 15:40 in Colombo, it's 03:10 in Sandspit. 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.

The return flight from Sandspit (YZP) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 325° (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 Sandspit Airport (YZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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