CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,965 km
8,056 miles
ZTM
Shamattawa
Canada
Distance
12,965 km
8,056 mi / 7,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB ZTM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shamattawa Airport
IATA Code CMB ZTM
ICAO Code VCBI CZTM
City Colombo Shamattawa
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 30 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.870000, -92.080000

Colombo (CMB) to Shamattawa (ZTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shamattawa Airport (ZTM) in Shamattawa, Canada is 12,965 kilometers (8,056 miles / 7,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 15:35 in Colombo, it's 04:05 in Shamattawa. 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 Shamattawa (ZTM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 9° (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 Shamattawa Airport (ZTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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