Beijing to Colombo Distance
5,163 km · 3,208 miles · 6 h 57 min flight
The distance from Beijing to Colombo is 5,163 km (3,208 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 6 h 57 min. Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Beijing.
Beijing
China
Colombo
Sri Lanka
- Kilometres
- 5,163
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,208
- 2,788 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 6 h 57 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −2 hours 30 minutes
- Colombo vs Beijing
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Beijing | Southwest (235°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Colombo | Northeast (39°) |
| Halfway point | 24.50° N, 95.70° E |
| Beijing coordinates | 39.91° N, 116.40° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from Beijing?
5,163 kilometres or 3,208 miles (2,788 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Colombo?
About 6 h 57 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Colombo?
Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Beijing right now.
In which direction is Colombo from Beijing?
Colombo lies to the southwest of Beijing (initial bearing 235°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.