AAT
Altay
China
4,578 km
2,844 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,578 km
2,844 mi / 2,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
192°
south southwest

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AAT CMB
Airport Name Altay Air Base Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code AAT CMB
ICAO Code ZWAT VCBI
City Altay Colombo
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,460 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 7.180000, 79.880000

Altay (AAT) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,578 kilometers (2,844 miles / 2,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:38 in Altay, it's 20:08 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,430 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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