CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,899 km
3,044 miles
HET
Hohhot
China
Distance
4,899 km
3,044 mi / 2,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
35°
northeast

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CMB HET
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Baita International Airport
IATA Code CMB HET
ICAO Code VCBI ZBHH
City Colombo Hohhot
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 3,556 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 40.850000, 111.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Hohhot (HET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China is 4,899 kilometers (3,044 miles / 2,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Sri Lanka with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Colombo, it's 16:25 in Hohhot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,526 feet between the two airports. Baita International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Hohhot (HET) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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