CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
11,943 km
7,421 miles
YWY
Wrigley
Canada
Distance
11,943 km
7,421 mi / 6,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YWY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Wrigley Airport
IATA Code CMB YWY
ICAO Code VCBI CYWY
City Colombo Wrigley
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Edmonton
Elevation 30 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 63.210000, -123.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Wrigley (YWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Wrigley Airport (YWY) in Wrigley, Canada is 11,943 kilometers (7,421 miles / 6,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 23:02 in Colombo, it's 10:32 in Wrigley. 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 Wrigley (YWY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 336° (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 Wrigley Airport (YWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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