CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,357 km
2,708 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
4,357 km
2,708 mi / 2,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YEH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code CMB YEH
ICAO Code VCBI _YEH
City Colombo Yinchuan
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.480000, 106.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 4,357 kilometers (2,708 miles / 2,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 04:02 in Colombo, it's 06:32 in Yinchuan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,119 feet between the two airports. Yinchuan Helanshan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Yinchuan (YEH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 224° (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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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