CTU
Chengdu
China
3,642 km
2,263 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,642 km
2,263 mi / 1,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
228°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU RML
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code CTU RML
ICAO Code ZUUU VCCC
City Chengdu Colombo
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,625 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 6.820000, 79.890000

Chengdu (CTU) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,642 kilometers (2,263 miles / 1,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 China with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:31 in Chengdu, it's 17:01 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,603 feet between the two airports. Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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