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Flight Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG)
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
5,099 km3,168 miles • 2,753 NM
Destination Airport
ZSPDPVG
Shanghai (Pudong), China
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Direct Distance
5,099 km
3,168 Statute Miles
2,753 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 30m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
459 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
53° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 30m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
6h 3m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
10h 18m
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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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
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Pudong), China
- ICAO Code: ZSPD
- Coordinates: 31.1434°, 121.8050°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 13 ft
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