Distance From Shantou Waisha Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Shantou Waisha Airport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2690 miles or 4329 kilometers or 2336 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shantou (Longhu) ( China ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shantou (Longhu) and Colombo takes around 6 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shantou Waisha Airport, Shantou (Longhu), China to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - CMB

Kilometers		4329 km
Statute Miles		2690 miles
Nautical Miles		2336 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 11 minutes

Shantou Waisha Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Shantou Waisha Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shantou (Longhu) to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shantou (Longhu), China and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Shantou (Longhu) (China) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Shantou (Longhu).

Location	Local Time
Shantou (Longhu) (China)	2025-01-09, 07:21:04 CST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-09, 04:51:04 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Shantou Waisha Airport ( / ) Shantou (Longhu), China

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka