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Flights between Colombo (CMB) and Shanghai (PVG)

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China

A direct route between Colombo and Shanghai appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

SriLankan Airlines (UL)
Distance
5,099 km
3,168 miles
Est. flight time
6h 52m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in China

Jan
3°
8/-2
3mm
Feb
6°
11/1
8mm
Mar
13°
18/8
10mm
Apr
21°
26/16
20mm
May
26°
31/21
35mm
Jun
30°
35/25
75mm
Jul
31°
36/26
195mm
Aug
30°
35/25
180mm
Sep
26°
31/21
50mm
Oct
20°
25/15
20mm
Nov
12°
17/7
6mm
Dec
5°
10/0
2mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗China: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Colombo from Shanghai?

Colombo (CMB) and Shanghai (PVG) are around 5,099 km (3,168 miles) apart — an estimated 6h 52m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CMB–PVG route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include SriLankan Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Shanghai?

Time difference ~ 2.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in China?

Across China, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Sri Lanka and China?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates China as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.