CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,771 km
1,722 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
2,771 km
1,722 mi / 1,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

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CMB NGQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code CMB NGQ
ICAO Code VCBI ZUAL
City Colombo Shiquanhe
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.100000, 80.050000

Colombo (CMB) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 2,771 kilometers (1,722 miles / 1,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 20:38 in Colombo, it's 23:08 in Shiquanhe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,992 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa 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 Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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