Distance from Colombo to Taipei
🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka → 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan
The distance between Colombo and Taipei is 4,863 kilometres (3,022 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the initial heading is roughly northeast (61°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 6h 35m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's coastal commercial capital on the Indian Ocean, mixing colonial-era forts, Buddhist temples and a lively seaside promenade.
Top sights: Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market, Old Dutch Hospital, National Museum
Taipei
Taiwan
Taiwan's capital, a friendly, food-loving city ringed by green mountains and hot springs, anchored by the landmark Taipei 101 tower.
Top sights: Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Shilin Night Market, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Beitou hot springs
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Taipei from Colombo?
- 4,863 km (3,022 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Colombo to Taipei?
- About 6h 35m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Taipei from Colombo?
- Taipei lies roughly to the northeast of Colombo (initial bearing 61°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Taipei: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
More distances from Colombo
See the country profiles for Sri Lanka and Taiwan, or open the Asia distance calculator.