CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,782 km
7,943 miles
ZFW
Fairview
Canada
Distance
12,782 km
7,943 mi / 6,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB ZFW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fairview Airport
IATA Code CMB ZFW
ICAO Code VCBI CEB5
City Colombo Fairview
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Edmonton
Elevation 30 ft 2,166 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 56.080000, -118.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Fairview (ZFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fairview Airport (ZFW) in Fairview, Canada is 12,782 kilometers (7,943 miles / 6,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 10:57 in Colombo, it's 22:27 in Fairview. 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 2,136 feet between the two airports. Fairview Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Fairview (ZFW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 340° (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 Fairview Airport (ZFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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