CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,232 km
2,630 miles
ZHY
Zhongwei
China
Distance
4,232 km
2,630 mi / 2,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
33°
north northeast

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CMB ZHY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
IATA Code CMB ZHY
ICAO Code VCBI ZLZW
City Colombo Zhongwei
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 8,202 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.570000, 105.150000

Colombo (CMB) to Zhongwei (ZHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) in Zhongwei, China is 4,232 kilometers (2,630 miles / 2,285 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 19:41 in Colombo, it's 22:11 in Zhongwei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,172 feet between the two airports. Zhongwei Shapotou 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 Zhongwei (ZHY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 223° (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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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