CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
12,480 km
7,754 miles
ZST
Stewart
Canada
Distance
12,480 km
7,754 mi / 6,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
18°
north northeast

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CMB ZST
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Stewart Airport
IATA Code CMB ZST
ICAO Code VCBI CZST
City Colombo Stewart
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 55.940000, -129.980000

Colombo (CMB) to Stewart (ZST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Stewart Airport (ZST) in Stewart, Canada is 12,480 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 00:02 in Colombo, it's 10:32 in Stewart. 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.

The return flight from Stewart (ZST) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 328° (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 Stewart Airport (ZST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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