CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,694 km
7,267 miles
YFB
Iqaluit
Canada
Distance
11,694 km
7,267 mi / 6,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB YFB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Iqaluit Airport
IATA Code CMB YFB
ICAO Code VCBI CYFB
City Colombo Iqaluit
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Toronto
Elevation 30 ft 110 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 63.760000, -68.560000

Colombo (CMB) to Iqaluit (YFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) in Iqaluit, Canada is 11,694 kilometers (7,267 miles / 6,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 18:42 in Colombo, it's 08:12 in Iqaluit. With a 10.5-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 Iqaluit (YFB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 33° (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 Iqaluit Airport (YFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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