CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,404 km
2,736 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
4,404 km
2,736 mi / 2,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CMB TCG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code CMB TCG
ICAO Code VCBI ZWTC
City Colombo Tacheng
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.670000, 83.340000

Colombo (CMB) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 4,404 kilometers (2,736 miles / 2,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 04:24 in Colombo, it's 06:54 in Tacheng.

The return flight from Tacheng (TCG) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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