CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,758 km
1,714 miles
LUM
Luxi
China
Distance
2,758 km
1,714 mi / 1,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
44°
northeast

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CMB LUM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mangshi Airport
IATA Code CMB LUM
ICAO Code VCBI ZPLX
City Colombo Luxi
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.400000, 98.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Luxi (LUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China is 2,758 kilometers (1,714 miles / 1,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 19:17 in Colombo, it's 21:47 in Luxi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,860 feet between the two airports. Mangshi Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Luxi (LUM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 229° (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 Mangshi Airport (LUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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