CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,284 km
2,040 miles
DWC
Jebel Ali
United Arab Emirates
Distance
3,284 km
2,040 mi / 1,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB DWC
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Al Maktoum International Airport
IATA Code CMB DWC
ICAO Code VCBI OMDW
City Colombo Jebel Ali
Country Sri Lanka United Arab Emirates
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Dubai
Elevation 30 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.900000, 55.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Jebel Ali (DWC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is 3,284 kilometers (2,040 miles / 1,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 United Arab Emirates. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Colombo, it's 20:15 in Jebel Ali.

The return flight from Jebel Ali (DWC) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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