# Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Stewart (ZST)

> 12,480 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,480 km / 7,754 mi / 6,738 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Sri Lanka) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -12.5h (When it's 12:49 in Colombo, it's 00:19 in Stewart)
- **Elevation difference**: 6 ft (ZST is lower than CMB)

## Airports

### [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCBI
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 7.180000, 79.880000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Stewart Airport (ZST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zst-stewart-stewart-airport/1ef266de-b4f3-6696-8db7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Stewart, Canada
- ICAO: CZST
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 55.940000, -129.980000
- Elevation: 24 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:49 in Colombo, it's 00:19 in Stewart.
With a 12.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cmb-colombo-bandaranaike-international-apt-colombo-airport/1ef266df-ef5c-65b6-9127-06bb2780ed98)
- [Stewart Airport (ZST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zst-stewart-stewart-airport/1ef266de-b4f3-6696-8db7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)