CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,407 km
6,467 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
10,407 km
6,467 mi / 5,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB NAQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code CMB NAQ
ICAO Code VCBI BGQQ
City Colombo Qaanaaq
Country Sri Lanka Greenland
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Thule
Elevation 30 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 77.490000, -69.390000

Colombo (CMB) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 10,407 kilometers (6,467 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 21:16 in Colombo, it's 11:46 in Qaanaaq. With a 9.5-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 Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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