Colombo to Beijing Distance
5,163 km · 3,208 miles · 6 h 57 min flight
The distance from Colombo to Beijing is 5,163 km (3,208 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 6 h 57 min. Beijing is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Beijing
China
- 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
- Beijing vs Colombo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Colombo | Northeast (39°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Beijing | Southwest (235°) |
| Halfway point | 24.50° N, 95.70° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
| Beijing coordinates | 39.91° N, 116.40° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Beijing from Colombo?
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 Colombo to Beijing?
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 Colombo and Beijing?
Beijing is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo right now.
In which direction is Beijing from Colombo?
Beijing lies to the northeast of Colombo (initial bearing 39°).
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.