CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,596 km
1,613 miles
LSH
Lashio
Myanmar
Distance
2,596 km
1,613 mi / 1,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
45°
northeast

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CMB LSH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lashio Airport
IATA Code CMB LSH
ICAO Code VCBI VYLS
City Colombo Lashio
Country Sri Lanka Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 30 ft 2,450 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 22.980000, 97.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Lashio (LSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lashio Airport (LSH) in Lashio, Myanmar is 2,596 kilometers (1,613 miles / 1,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Colombo, it's 19:26 in Lashio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,420 feet between the two airports. Lashio Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Lashio (LSH) 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 Lashio Airport (LSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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