CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,166 km
1,346 miles
DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Distance
2,166 km
1,346 mi / 1,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CMB DAC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA Code CMB DAC
ICAO Code VCBI VGHS
City Colombo Dhaka
Country Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 30 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 23.840000, 90.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Dhaka (DAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 2,166 kilometers (1,346 miles / 1,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Bangladesh. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Colombo, it's 13:11 in Dhaka.

The return flight from Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 213° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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