CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,895 km
8,013 miles
ZHP
High Prairie
Canada
Distance
12,895 km
8,013 mi / 6,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB ZHP
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport High Prairie Airport
IATA Code CMB ZHP
ICAO Code VCBI CZHP
City Colombo High Prairie
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Edmonton
Elevation 30 ft 1,974 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.390000, -116.470000

Colombo (CMB) to High Prairie (ZHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to High Prairie Airport (ZHP) in High Prairie, Canada is 12,895 kilometers (8,013 miles / 6,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 21:13 in Colombo, it's 08:43 in High Prairie. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,944 feet between the two airports. High Prairie Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from High Prairie (ZHP) 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 High Prairie Airport (ZHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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