CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,014 km
3,115 miles
NGB
Ningbo
China
Distance
5,014 km
3,115 mi / 2,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB NGB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ningbo Lishe International Airport
IATA Code CMB NGB
ICAO Code VCBI ZSNB
City Colombo Ningbo
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.830000, 121.460000

Colombo (CMB) to Ningbo (NGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) in Ningbo, China is 5,014 kilometers (3,115 miles / 2,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 15:35 in Colombo, it's 18:05 in Ningbo.

The return flight from Ningbo (NGB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 248° (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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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