CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,830 km
1,759 miles
LNJ
Lincang
China
Distance
2,830 km
1,759 mi / 1,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
47°
northeast

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CMB LNJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lincang Airport
IATA Code CMB LNJ
ICAO Code VCBI ZPLC
City Colombo Lincang
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 6,127 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 23.740000, 100.030000

Colombo (CMB) to Lincang (LNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China is 2,830 kilometers (1,759 miles / 1,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 19:11 in Colombo, it's 21:41 in Lincang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,097 feet between the two airports. Lincang Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lincang (LNJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 233° (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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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