CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,093 km
8,136 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
13,093 km
8,136 mi / 7,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YWL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code CMB YWL
ICAO Code VCBI CYWL
City Colombo Williams Lake
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 52.180000, -122.050000

Colombo (CMB) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 13,093 kilometers (8,136 miles / 7,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 05:29 in Colombo, it's 15:59 in Williams Lake. 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 3,055 feet between the two airports. Williams Lake Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 335° (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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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