Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, CMB - SHA Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 3144 miles or 5060 kilometers or 2731 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 Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 7 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 7 hours 13 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 - SHA

Kilometers		5060 km
Statute Miles		3144 miles
Nautical Miles		2731 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 13 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to SHA Flight Path

Location of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport & Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to Shanghai (Minhang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - SHA

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

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 04:30:07 +0530
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-15, 07:00:07 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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China