CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,055 km
1,898 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
3,055 km
1,898 mi / 1,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
42°
northeast

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CMB LJG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code CMB LJG
ICAO Code VCBI ZPLJ
City Colombo Lijiang
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 26.680000, 100.250000

Colombo (CMB) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 3,055 kilometers (1,898 miles / 1,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 22:15 in Colombo, it's 00:45 in Lijiang.

The return flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 228° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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