CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,209 km
2,615 miles
CSX
Changsha
China
Distance
4,209 km
2,615 mi / 2,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB CSX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Changsha Huanghua Airport
IATA Code CMB CSX
ICAO Code VCBI ZGHA
City Colombo Changsha
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.190000, 113.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Changsha (CSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) in Changsha, China is 4,209 kilometers (2,615 miles / 2,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Sri Lanka with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Colombo, it's 02:56 in Changsha.

The return flight from Changsha (CSX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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