CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,941 km
3,691 miles
TNH
Tonghua
China
Distance
5,941 km
3,691 mi / 3,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB TNH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport
IATA Code CMB TNH
ICAO Code VCBI ZYTN
City Colombo Tonghua
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 1,200 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 42.250000, 125.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Tonghua (TNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH) in Tonghua, China is 5,941 kilometers (3,691 miles / 3,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 17:51 in Colombo, it's 20:21 in Tonghua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,170 feet between the two airports. Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tonghua (TNH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 242° (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 Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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