CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,030 km
8,096 miles
PIW
Pikwitonei
Canada
Distance
13,030 km
8,096 mi / 7,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB PIW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pikwitonei Airport
IATA Code CMB PIW
ICAO Code VCBI CZMN
City Colombo Pikwitonei
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 30 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.590000, -97.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Pikwitonei (PIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pikwitonei Airport (PIW) in Pikwitonei, Canada is 13,030 kilometers (8,096 miles / 7,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 23:23 in Colombo, it's 11:53 in Pikwitonei. 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 Pikwitonei (PIW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 3° (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 Pikwitonei Airport (PIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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