CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,305 km
8,267 miles
YQW
North Battleford
Canada
Distance
13,305 km
8,267 mi / 7,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YQW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport North Battleford Airport
IATA Code CMB YQW
ICAO Code VCBI CYQW
City Colombo North Battleford
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Regina
Elevation 30 ft 1,799 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 52.770000, -108.240000

Colombo (CMB) to North Battleford (YQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to North Battleford Airport (YQW) in North Battleford, Canada is 13,305 kilometers (8,267 miles / 7,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 01:30 in Colombo, it's 14:00 in North Battleford. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,769 feet between the two airports. North Battleford Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from North Battleford (YQW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 351° (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 North Battleford Airport (YQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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