CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,619 km
2,249 miles
KHG
Kashgar
China
Distance
3,619 km
2,249 mi / 1,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
354°
north

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CMB KHG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kashgar Airport
IATA Code CMB KHG
ICAO Code VCBI ZWSH
City Colombo Kashgar
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 4,529 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 39.540000, 76.020000

Colombo (CMB) to Kashgar (KHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China is 3,619 kilometers (2,249 miles / 1,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 23:44 in Colombo, it's 02:14 in Kashgar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,499 feet between the two airports. Kashgar Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Kashgar (KHG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Kashgar Airport (KHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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