BPL
Bole
China
4,201 km
2,610 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,201 km
2,610 mi / 2,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

BPL CMB
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BPL CMB
ICAO Code ZWBL VCBI
City Bole Colombo
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,253 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bole (BPL) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,201 kilometers (2,610 miles / 2,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:18 in Bole, it's 19:48 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,223 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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