CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,998 km
8,076 miles
YGC
Grande Cache
Canada
Distance
12,998 km
8,076 mi / 7,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YGC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Grande Cache Airport
IATA Code CMB YGC
ICAO Code VCBI CEQ5
City Colombo Grande Cache
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Edmonton
Elevation 30 ft 4,117 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 53.920000, -118.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Grande Cache (YGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada is 12,998 kilometers (8,076 miles / 7,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 22:13 in Colombo, it's 09:43 in Grande Cache. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,087 feet between the two airports. Grande Cache Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Grande Cache (YGC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Grande Cache Airport (YGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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