CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,087 km
2,540 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
4,087 km
2,540 mi / 2,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
28°
north northeast

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CMB YZY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code CMB YZY
ICAO Code VCBI ZLZY
City Colombo Zhangye
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.810000, 100.660000

Colombo (CMB) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 4,087 kilometers (2,540 miles / 2,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 11:35 in Colombo, it's 14:05 in Zhangye.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,250 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou 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 Zhangye (YZY) 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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