CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,986 km
1,855 miles
DLU
Xiaguan
China
Distance
2,986 km
1,855 mi / 1,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
44°
northeast

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CMB DLU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Dali Airport
IATA Code CMB DLU
ICAO Code VCBI ZPDL
City Colombo Xiaguan
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 25.650000, 100.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Xiaguan (DLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dali Airport (DLU) in Xiaguan, China is 2,986 kilometers (1,855 miles / 1,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 02:18 in Colombo, it's 04:48 in Xiaguan.

The return flight from Xiaguan (DLU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 230° (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 Dali Airport (DLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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