CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,590 km
7,202 miles
YMA
Mayo
Canada
Distance
11,590 km
7,202 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YMA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mayo Airport
IATA Code CMB YMA
ICAO Code VCBI CYMA
City Colombo Mayo
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 1,653 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 63.620000, -135.870000

Colombo (CMB) to Mayo (YMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mayo Airport (YMA) in Mayo, Canada is 11,590 kilometers (7,202 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 20:12 in Colombo, it's 06:42 in Mayo. With a 13.5-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 1,623 feet between the two airports. Mayo Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Mayo (YMA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 323° (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 Mayo Airport (YMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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