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Flight Distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
YOWCYOW
Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Great Circle Path
13,689 km8,506 miles • 7,391 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
13,689 km
8,506 Statute Miles
7,391 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 36m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,232 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
29° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 36m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 23m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 50m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇨🇦 Canada→🌐 LK
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
- City / Country: Ottawa, Canada
- ICAO Code: CYOW
- Coordinates: 45.3225°, -75.6692°
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Elevation: 374 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
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