CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,965 km
3,707 miles
UKX
Ust-Kut
Russia
Distance
5,965 km
3,707 mi / 3,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB UKX
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ust-Kut Airport
IATA Code CMB UKX
ICAO Code VCBI UITT
City Colombo Ust-Kut
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Irkutsk
Elevation 30 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 56.860000, 105.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Ust-Kut (UKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) in Ust-Kut, Russia is 5,965 kilometers (3,707 miles / 3,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Colombo, it's 08:08 in Ust-Kut.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,158 feet between the two airports. Ust-Kut Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ust-Kut (UKX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 212° (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 Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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