CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,568 km
2,217 miles
KWE
Guiyang
China
Distance
3,568 km
2,217 mi / 1,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
50°
northeast

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CMB KWE
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Longdongbao Airport
IATA Code CMB KWE
ICAO Code VCBI ZUGY
City Colombo Guiyang
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 3,736 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 26.540000, 106.800000

Colombo (CMB) to Guiyang (KWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China is 3,568 kilometers (2,217 miles / 1,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 02:01 in Colombo, it's 04:31 in Guiyang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,706 feet between the two airports. Longdongbao Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Guiyang (KWE) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 238° (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 Longdongbao Airport (KWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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