CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,368 km
2,714 miles
INC
Yinchuan
China
Distance
4,368 km
2,714 mi / 2,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB INC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Yinchuan Hedong International Airport
IATA Code CMB INC
ICAO Code VCBI ZLIC
City Colombo Yinchuan
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 3,743 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.320000, 106.390000

Colombo (CMB) to Yinchuan (INC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) in Yinchuan, China is 4,368 kilometers (2,714 miles / 2,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 15:56 in Colombo, it's 18:26 in Yinchuan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,713 feet between the two airports. Yinchuan Hedong International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Yinchuan (INC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 224° (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 Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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