Distance From Nanchong Gaoping Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, NAO - CMB Distance

The distance from Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2356 miles or 3791 kilometers or 2046 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 Nanchong (Gaoping) ( China ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanchong (Gaoping) and Colombo takes around 5 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanchong Gaoping Airport, Nanchong (Gaoping), China to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5 hours 24 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 • NAO - CMB

Kilometers		3791 km
Statute Miles		2356 miles
Nautical Miles		2046 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 24 minutes

Nanchong Gaoping Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - NAO to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nanchong (Gaoping), China and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NAO - CMB

Time difference between Nanchong (Gaoping) (China) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Nanchong (Gaoping).

Location	Local Time
Nanchong (Gaoping) (China)	2025-12-16, 15:20:29 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 12:50:29 +0530

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

Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO / ZUNC) Nanchong (Gaoping), China

Destination

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