CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,244 km
2,637 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
4,244 km
2,637 mi / 2,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
48°
northeast

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CMB SHS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code CMB SHS
ICAO Code VCBI ZHSS
City Colombo Shashi
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.320000, 112.280000

Colombo (CMB) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 4,244 kilometers (2,637 miles / 2,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 02:30 in Colombo, it's 05:00 in Shashi.

The return flight from Shashi (SHS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Shashi Airport (SHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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