Distance From Yining Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, YIN - CMB Distance

The distance from Yining Airport (YIN) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2543 miles or 4092 kilometers or 2208 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 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) ( China ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ili (Yining / Ghulja) and Colombo takes around 5 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yining Airport, Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5 hours 50 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 • YIN - CMB

Kilometers		4092 km
Statute Miles		2543 miles
Nautical Miles		2208 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 50 minutes

Yining Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - YIN to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YIN - CMB

Time difference between Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (China) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes behind Ili (Yining / Ghulja).

Location	Local Time
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (China)	2025-12-16, 14:53:24 +06
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 14:23:24 +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

Yining Airport (YIN / ZWYN) Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China

Destination

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