Distance From Rizhao Shanzihe Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, RIZ - CMB Distance

The distance from Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3166 miles or 5095 kilometers or 2749 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 Rizhao ( China ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rizhao and Colombo takes around 7 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rizhao Shanzihe Airport, Rizhao, China to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 16 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 • RIZ - CMB

Kilometers		5095 km
Statute Miles		3166 miles
Nautical Miles		2749 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 16 minutes

Rizhao Shanzihe Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - RIZ to CMB Flight Path

Location of Rizhao Shanzihe Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rizhao to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rizhao, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIZ - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Rizhao (China)	2026-03-19, 11:17:41 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 08:47:41 +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

Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ / ZSRZ) Rizhao, China

Destination

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