CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,420 km
8,339 miles
ZJN
Swan River
Canada
Distance
13,420 km
8,339 mi / 7,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

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CMB ZJN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Swan River Airport
IATA Code CMB ZJN
ICAO Code VCBI CZJN
City Colombo Swan River
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 30 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 52.120000, -101.240000

Colombo (CMB) to Swan River (ZJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Swan River Airport (ZJN) in Swan River, Canada is 13,420 kilometers (8,339 miles / 7,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 16:57 in Colombo, it's 05:27 in Swan River. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,070 feet between the two airports. Swan River Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Swan River (ZJN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 359° (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 Swan River Airport (ZJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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