Distance From Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, YWS - CMB Distance

The distance from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8246 miles or 13270 kilometers or 7161 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Whistler ( Canada ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whistler and Colombo takes around 18 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome, Whistler, Canada to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 18 hours 57 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YWS - CMB

Kilometers		13270 km
Statute Miles		8246 miles
Nautical Miles		7161 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 57 minutes

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - YWS to CMB Flight Path

Location of Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Whistler, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YWS - CMB

Time difference between Whistler (Canada) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Whistler.

Location	Local Time
Whistler (Canada)	2025-01-15, 03:37:15 PST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-15, 17:07:15 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS / CAE5) Whistler, Canada

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka