CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,519 km
2,808 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
4,519 km
2,808 mi / 2,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB KNH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code CMB KNH
ICAO Code VCBI RCBS
City Colombo Shang-I
Country Sri Lanka Taiwan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Taipei
Elevation 30 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.430000, 118.360000

Colombo (CMB) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 4,519 kilometers (2,808 miles / 2,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Taiwan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Colombo, it's 08:09 in Shang-I.

The return flight from Shang-I (KNH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 251° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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