CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,092 km
8,135 miles
YKE
Knee Lake
Canada
Distance
13,092 km
8,135 mi / 7,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YKE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Knee Lake Airport
IATA Code CMB YKE
ICAO Code VCBI CJT3
City Colombo Knee Lake
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 30 ft 625 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 54.920000, -94.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Knee Lake (YKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Knee Lake Airport (YKE) in Knee Lake, Canada is 13,092 kilometers (8,135 miles / 7,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 19:48 in Colombo, it's 08:18 in Knee Lake. 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 Knee Lake (YKE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 6° (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 Knee Lake Airport (YKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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