RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
13,437 km
8,349 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,437 km
8,349 mi / 7,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

RML YYC
Airport Name Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code RML YYC
ICAO Code VCCC CYYC
City Colombo Calgary
Country Sri Lanka Canada
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Edmonton
Elevation 22 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 6.820000, 79.890000 51.110000, -114.020000

Colombo (RML) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,437 kilometers (8,349 miles / 7,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 20:46 in Colombo, it's 08:16 in Calgary. 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 3,535 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Colombo (RML) follows a heading of 344° (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 Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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