CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,107 km
3,173 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
5,107 km
3,173 mi / 2,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB ERL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code CMB ERL
ICAO Code VCBI ZBER
City Colombo Erenhot
Country Sri Lanka China
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.420000, 112.100000

Colombo (CMB) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 5,107 kilometers (3,173 miles / 2,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 05:57 in Colombo, it's 08:27 in Erenhot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,271 feet between the two airports. Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Erenhot (ERL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 227° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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