CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,957 km
7,430 miles
YRA
Gameti
Canada
Distance
11,957 km
7,430 mi / 6,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

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CMB YRA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Rae Lakes Airport
IATA Code CMB YRA
ICAO Code VCBI CYRA
City Colombo Gameti
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Yellowknife
Elevation 30 ft 723 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 64.120000, -117.310000

Colombo (CMB) to Gameti (YRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Rae Lakes Airport (YRA) in Gameti, Canada is 11,957 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 16:10 in Colombo, it's 03:40 in Gameti. 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.

The return flight from Gameti (YRA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 342° (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 Rae Lakes Airport (YRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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