DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
2,200 km
1,367 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,200 km
1,367 mi / 1,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DAC RML
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code DAC RML
ICAO Code VGHS VCCC
City Dhaka Colombo
Country Bangladesh Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Asia/Colombo
Elevation 30 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 6.820000, 79.890000

Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,200 kilometers (1,367 miles / 1,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Bangladesh with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:47 in Dhaka, it's 23:17 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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