CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,717 km
1,688 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
2,717 km
1,688 mi / 1,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB LXA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code CMB LXA
ICAO Code VCBI ZULS
City Colombo Lhasa
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.300000, 90.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 2,717 kilometers (1,688 miles / 1,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 21:23 in Colombo, it's 23:53 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,106 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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