RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,034 km
2,506 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
4,034 km
2,506 mi / 2,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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RML SZX
Airport Name Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code RML SZX
ICAO Code VCCC ZGSZ
City Colombo Shenzhen
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 6.820000, 79.890000 22.640000, 113.810000

Colombo (RML) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 4,034 kilometers (2,506 miles / 2,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 19:50 in Colombo, it's 22:20 in Shenzhen.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Colombo (RML) follows a heading of 249° (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 Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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