CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,172 km
3,214 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
5,172 km
3,214 mi / 2,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB UBN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code CMB UBN
ICAO Code VCBI ZMCK
City Colombo Ulaanbaatar
Country Sri Lanka Mongolia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 30 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 47.650000, 106.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 5,172 kilometers (3,214 miles / 2,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Mongolia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:23 in Colombo, it's 22:53 in Ulaanbaatar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,455 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 218° (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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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