CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,791 km
2,356 miles
NAO
Nanchong
China
Distance
3,791 km
2,356 mi / 2,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NAO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nanchong Airport
IATA Code CMB NAO
ICAO Code VCBI ZUNC
City Colombo Nanchong
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.800000, 106.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Nanchong (NAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nanchong Airport (NAO) in Nanchong, China is 3,791 kilometers (2,356 miles / 2,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 04:55 in Colombo, it's 07:25 in Nanchong.

The return flight from Nanchong (NAO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 232° (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 Nanchong Airport (NAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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