CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,888 km
1,795 miles
LZY
Nyingchi
China
Distance
2,888 km
1,795 mi / 1,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CMB LZY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nyingchi Airport
IATA Code CMB LZY
ICAO Code VCBI ZUNZ
City Colombo Nyingchi
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 9,675 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 29.300000, 94.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Nyingchi (LZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nyingchi Airport (LZY) in Nyingchi, China is 2,888 kilometers (1,795 miles / 1,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 08:31 in Colombo, it's 11:01 in Nyingchi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,645 feet between the two airports. Nyingchi 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 Nyingchi (LZY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 214° (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 Nyingchi Airport (LZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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