CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,042 km
2,512 miles
THQ
Tianshui
China
Distance
4,042 km
2,512 mi / 2,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
37°
northeast

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CMB THQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tianshui Maijishan Airport
IATA Code CMB THQ
ICAO Code VCBI ZLTS
City Colombo Tianshui
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.560000, 105.860000

Colombo (CMB) to Tianshui (THQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 4,042 kilometers (2,512 miles / 2,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 16:52 in Colombo, it's 19:22 in Tianshui.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,560 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Tianshui (THQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 227° (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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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