CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,288 km
2,043 miles
DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
3,288 km
2,043 mi / 1,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB DXB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Dubai International Airport
IATA Code CMB DXB
ICAO Code VCBI OMDB
City Colombo Dubai
Country Sri Lanka United Arab Emirates
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Dubai
Elevation 30 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 25.250000, 55.360000

Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 3,288 kilometers (2,043 miles / 1,775 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 15:20 in Colombo, it's 13:50 in Dubai.

The return flight from Dubai (DXB) 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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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