CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,534 km
8,409 miles
YYW
Armstrong
Canada
Distance
13,534 km
8,409 mi / 7,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB YYW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Armstrong Airport
IATA Code CMB YYW
ICAO Code VCBI CYYW
City Colombo Armstrong
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Toronto
Elevation 30 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 50.290000, -88.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Armstrong (YYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Armstrong Airport (YYW) in Armstrong, Canada is 13,534 kilometers (8,409 miles / 7,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 09:02 in Colombo, it's 22:32 in Armstrong. With a 10.5-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 1,028 feet between the two airports. Armstrong Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Armstrong (YYW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 Armstrong Airport (YYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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