CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,912 km
3,673 miles
HLH
Ulanhot
China
Distance
5,912 km
3,673 mi / 3,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB HLH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ulanhot Airport
IATA Code CMB HLH
ICAO Code VCBI ZBUL
City Colombo Ulanhot
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.200000, 122.010000

Colombo (CMB) to Ulanhot (HLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ulanhot Airport (HLH) in Ulanhot, China is 5,912 kilometers (3,673 miles / 3,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 17:40 in Colombo, it's 20:10 in Ulanhot.

The return flight from Ulanhot (HLH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 236° (west 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 Ulanhot Airport (HLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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