CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,256 km
2,644 miles
SIA
Xi'an
China
Distance
4,256 km
2,644 mi / 2,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SIA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Xiguan Airport
IATA Code CMB SIA
ICAO Code VCBI ZLSN
City Colombo Xi'an
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.380000, 109.120000

Colombo (CMB) to Xi'an (SIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China is 4,256 kilometers (2,644 miles / 2,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 19:47 in Colombo, it's 22:17 in Xi'an.

The return flight from Xi'an (SIA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 231° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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