Distance From Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, ZHY - CMB Distance

The distance from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2630 miles or 4233 kilometers or 2284 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 Zhongwei (Shapotou) ( China ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhongwei (Shapotou) and Colombo takes around 6 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, Zhongwei (Shapotou), China to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 2 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 • ZHY - CMB

Kilometers		4233 km
Statute Miles		2630 miles
Nautical Miles		2284 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 2 minutes

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - ZHY to CMB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zhongwei (Shapotou), China and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZHY - CMB

Time difference between Zhongwei (Shapotou) (China) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes behind Zhongwei (Shapotou).

Location	Local Time
Zhongwei (Shapotou) (China)	2025-12-05, 14:14:05 +06
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-05, 13:44:05 +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

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY / ZLZW) Zhongwei (Shapotou), China

Destination

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