CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,101 km
2,548 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
4,101 km
2,548 mi / 2,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
13°
north northeast

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CMB SXJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code CMB SXJ
ICAO Code VCBI ZWSS
City Colombo Shanshan
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 42.910000, 90.250000

Colombo (CMB) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 4,101 kilometers (2,548 miles / 2,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 12:03 in Colombo, it's 14:33 in Shanshan.

The return flight from Shanshan (SXJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 197° (south 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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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