CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,182 km
2,598 miles
GYU
Guyuan
China
Distance
4,182 km
2,598 mi / 2,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
36°
northeast

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CMB GYU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Guyuan Liupanshan Airport
IATA Code CMB GYU
ICAO Code VCBI ZLGY
City Colombo Guyuan
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 5,696 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.080000, 106.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Guyuan (GYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China is 4,182 kilometers (2,598 miles / 2,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:34 in Colombo, it's 01:04 in Guyuan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,666 feet between the two airports. Guyuan Liupanshan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guyuan (GYU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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