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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Mongolia

Flights from Colombo to Ulaanbaatar

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Ulaanbaatar. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Ho Chi Minh City, about 11h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 11h 23m
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Colombo to Ulaanbaatar at a glance

Fastest journey11h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Ho Chi Minh City

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Ulaanbaatar

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CMB Beijing (PKX) UBN
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: Hunnu Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 23m
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CMB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) UBN
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 20m
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3
CMB Hong Kong (HKG) UBN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,223 km3,243 miles
Journey time
11h 23mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hUlaanbaatar vs Colombo
Currency in Ulaanbaatar
USD
Airports
CMB → UBN

Flights from Colombo to Ulaanbaatar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Ulaanbaatar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Ulaanbaatar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,223 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Ulaanbaatar?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PKX), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Colombo and Ulaanbaatar?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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