CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,643 km
2,885 miles
DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
Distance
4,643 km
2,885 mi / 2,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB DBM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Debra Marcos Airport
IATA Code CMB DBM
ICAO Code VCBI HADM
City Colombo Debra Marcos
Country Sri Lanka Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 30 ft 8,136 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 10.350000, 37.720000

Colombo (CMB) to Debra Marcos (DBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia is 4,643 kilometers (2,885 miles / 2,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Colombo, it's 15:29 in Debra Marcos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,106 feet between the two airports. Debra Marcos 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 Debra Marcos (DBM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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