CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,164 km
3,209 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
5,164 km
3,209 mi / 2,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
39°
northeast

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CMB PEK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CMB PEK
ICAO Code VCBI ZBAA
City Colombo Beijing
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 40.080000, 116.580000

Colombo (CMB) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 5,164 kilometers (3,209 miles / 2,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:36 in Colombo, it's 15:06 in Beijing.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 235° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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