Colombo to Vancouver Flights (CMB to YVR)

Route Reference

Colombo to Vancouver

CMB

Colombo

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YVR

Vancouver

Distance	13,357 km / 8,300 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 15.7 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Asia/Colombo
Destination Time Zone	America/Vancouver

Airlines Based in Sri Lanka or Canada

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

AC Air Canada WS WestJet PD Porter Airlines TS Air Transat UL SriLankan Airlines F8 Flair Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*CMBYVR HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair CMBYVR tells you the flight departs Colombo and arrives in Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Colombo from Vancouver?

Colombo (CMB) is approximately 13,357 km (8,300 miles) from Vancouver (YVR).

How long is the flight from Colombo to Vancouver?

A nonstop flight from CMB to YVR takes roughly 15.7 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Vancouver?

Colombo is on Asia/Colombo and Vancouver is on America/Vancouver — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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