CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,295 km
2,047 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
3,295 km
2,047 mi / 1,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB XIC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code CMB XIC
ICAO Code VCBI ZUXC
City Colombo Xichang
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 27.990000, 102.180000

Colombo (CMB) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 3,295 kilometers (2,047 miles / 1,779 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 06:45 in Colombo, it's 09:15 in Xichang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,082 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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