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Flight Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Nanjing (NKG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CMBVCBI
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Great Circle Path
4,871 km3,027 miles • 2,630 NM
Destination Airport
ZSNJNKG
Nanjing, China
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Direct Distance
4,871 km
3,027 Statute Miles
2,630 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 14m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
438 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
51° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 14m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 48m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
9h 52m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 LK→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
- City / Country: Nanjing, China
- ICAO Code: ZSNJ
- Coordinates: 31.7350°, 118.8659°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 49 ft
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