PVG
Shanghai
China
5,123 km
3,183 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,123 km
3,183 mi / 2,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PVG RML
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code PVG RML
ICAO Code ZSPD VCCC
City Shanghai Colombo
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 13 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 6.820000, 79.890000

Shanghai (PVG) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,123 kilometers (3,183 miles / 2,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 China with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Shanghai, it's 18:17 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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