CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,631 km
2,877 miles
LTI
Altai
Mongolia
Distance
4,631 km
2,877 mi / 2,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB LTI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Altai Airport
IATA Code CMB LTI
ICAO Code VCBI ZMAT
City Colombo Altai
Country Sri Lanka Mongolia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 30 ft 7,260 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.380000, 96.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Altai (LTI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Altai Airport (LTI) in Altai, Mongolia is 4,631 kilometers (2,877 miles / 2,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 20:09 in Colombo, it's 22:39 in Altai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,230 feet between the two airports. Altai Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Altai (LTI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 205° (south 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 Altai Airport (LTI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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