CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,593 km
6,582 miles
JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
Distance
10,593 km
6,582 mi / 5,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB JUV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Upernavik Airport
IATA Code CMB JUV
ICAO Code VCBI BGUK
City Colombo Upernavik
Country Sri Lanka Greenland
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Nuuk
Elevation 30 ft 414 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 72.790000, -56.130000

Colombo (CMB) to Upernavik (JUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland is 10,593 kilometers (6,582 miles / 5,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Greenland. 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 14:04 in Colombo, it's 06:34 in Upernavik. With a 7.5-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 Upernavik (JUV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Upernavik Airport (JUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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