CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,224 km
3,246 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
5,224 km
3,246 mi / 2,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
46°
northeast

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CMB TAO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code CMB TAO
ICAO Code VCBI ZSQD
City Colombo Qingdao
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 36.270000, 120.370000

Colombo (CMB) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 5,224 kilometers (3,246 miles / 2,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 04:39 in Colombo, it's 07:09 in Qingdao.

The return flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 242° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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