CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,461 km
7,743 miles
YKL
Schefferville
Canada
Distance
12,461 km
7,743 mi / 6,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB YKL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Schefferville Airport
IATA Code CMB YKL
ICAO Code VCBI CYKL
City Colombo Schefferville
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Toronto
Elevation 30 ft 1,709 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 54.810000, -66.810000

Colombo (CMB) to Schefferville (YKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Schefferville Airport (YKL) in Schefferville, Canada is 12,461 kilometers (7,743 miles / 6,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 13:27 in Colombo, it's 02:57 in Schefferville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,679 feet between the two airports. Schefferville Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Schefferville (YKL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 36° (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 Schefferville Airport (YKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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