DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
4,764 km
2,960 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,764 km
2,960 mi / 2,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR RML
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code DAR RML
ICAO Code HTDA VCCC
City Dar es Salaam Colombo
Country Tanzania Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Colombo
Elevation 182 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 6.820000, 79.890000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,764 kilometers (2,960 miles / 2,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:48 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:18 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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