Distance From White River Seaplane Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, YWR - CMB Distance

The distance from White River Seaplane Base (YWR) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 8476 miles or 13641 kilometers or 7361 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 White River ( Canada ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between White River and Colombo takes around 19 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from White River Seaplane Base, White River, Canada to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 29 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 • YWR - CMB

Kilometers		13641 km
Statute Miles		8476 miles
Nautical Miles		7361 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 29 minutes

White River Seaplane Base to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - YWR to CMB Flight Path

Location of White River Seaplane Base & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view White River to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between White River, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between White River, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YWR - CMB

Time difference between White River (Canada) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of White River.

Location	Local Time
White River (Canada)	2026-09-17, 00:17:40 EST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-17, 10:47:40 +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

White River Seaplane Base (YWR / CNJ8) White River, Canada

Destination

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