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Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Colombo. 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
UBNCMBPKX

Ulaanbaatar to Colombo at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Colombo

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

1
UBN Beijing (PKX) CMB
Leg 1: Hunnu Air · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 23m
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UBN Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) CMB
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 20m
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3
UBN Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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
-2.5hColombo vs Ulaanbaatar
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
UBN → CMB

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Colombo?
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 Ulaanbaatar to Colombo?
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 Ulaanbaatar and Colombo?
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 Ulaanbaatar and Colombo?
Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Ulaanbaatar.

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