Vancouver to Colombo Flights (YVR to CMB)

Route Reference

Vancouver to Colombo

YVR

Vancouver

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CMB

Colombo

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

Airlines Based in Canada or Sri Lanka

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*YVRCMB HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Vancouver from Colombo?

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

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Colombo?

A nonstop flight from YVR to CMB 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 Vancouver and Colombo?

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

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