CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,358 km
2,087 miles
YUS
Yushu
China
Distance
3,358 km
2,087 mi / 1,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB YUS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Yushu Batang Airport
IATA Code CMB YUS
ICAO Code VCBI ZYLS
City Colombo Yushu
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 12,816 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.840000, 97.040000

Colombo (CMB) to Yushu (YUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) in Yushu, China is 3,358 kilometers (2,087 miles / 1,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 04:54 in Colombo, it's 07:24 in Yushu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,786 feet between the two airports. Yushu Batang 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 Yushu (YUS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 216° (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 Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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