CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,638 km
2,882 miles
SQD
Shangrao
China
Distance
4,638 km
2,882 mi / 2,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
55°
northeast

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CMB SQD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sanqingshan
IATA Code CMB SQD
ICAO Code VCBI ZSSR
City Colombo Shangrao
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 340 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 28.380000, 117.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Shangrao (SQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sanqingshan (SQD) in Shangrao, China is 4,638 kilometers (2,882 miles / 2,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 00:48 in Colombo, it's 03:18 in Shangrao.

The return flight from Shangrao (SQD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 247° (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 Sanqingshan (SQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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