CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,426 km
2,129 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
3,426 km
2,129 mi / 1,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB SYX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code CMB SYX
ICAO Code VCBI ZJSY
City Colombo Sanya
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 18.300000, 109.410000

Colombo (CMB) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 3,426 kilometers (2,129 miles / 1,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 23:38 in Colombo, it's 02:08 in Sanya.

The return flight from Sanya (SYX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 253° (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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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