CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,914 km
2,432 miles
JIQ
Chongqing
China
Distance
3,914 km
2,432 mi / 2,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
47°
northeast

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CMB JIQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
IATA Code CMB JIQ
ICAO Code VCBI ZUQJ
City Colombo Chongqing
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.510000, 108.830000

Colombo (CMB) to Chongqing (JIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China is 3,914 kilometers (2,432 miles / 2,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Sri Lanka with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Colombo, it's 19:24 in Chongqing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,335 feet between the two airports. Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Chongqing (JIQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 236° (west 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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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