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Flight Distance from Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SHAZSSS
Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Great Circle Path
5,060 km3,144 miles • 2,732 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
5,060 km
3,144 Statute Miles
2,732 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 27m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
455 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
247° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 27m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
6h 0m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
10h 14m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CN→🌐 LK
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
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Minhang), China
- ICAO Code: ZSSS
- Coordinates: 31.1981°, 121.3343°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival 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
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