Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, CMB - NGB Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) is 3115 miles or 5014 kilometers or 2706 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Ningbo ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Ningbo takes around 7 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, Ningbo, China is 7 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CMB - NGB

Kilometers		5014 km
Statute Miles		3115 miles
Nautical Miles		2706 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 9 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to NGB Flight Path

Location of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport & Ningbo Lishe International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ningbo, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - NGB

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Ningbo (China) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Ningbo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 09:39:29 +0530
Ningbo (China)	2025-12-14, 12:09:29 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Destination

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB / ZSNB) Ningbo, China