CAN
Guangzhou
China
3,996 km
2,483 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,996 km
2,483 mi / 2,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN CMB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code CAN CMB
ICAO Code ZGGG VCBI
City Guangzhou Colombo
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 50 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 7.180000, 79.880000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,996 kilometers (2,483 miles / 2,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:31 in Guangzhou, it's 14:01 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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