CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,274 km
2,034 miles
NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
3,274 km
2,034 mi / 1,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NHD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Al Minhad Air Base
IATA Code CMB NHD
ICAO Code VCBI OMDM
City Colombo Dubai
Country Sri Lanka United Arab Emirates
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Dubai
Elevation 30 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 25.030000, 55.370000

Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (NHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 3,274 kilometers (2,034 miles / 1,768 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 22:53 in Colombo, it's 21:23 in Dubai.

The return flight from Dubai (NHD) 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 Minhad Air Base (NHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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