DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
3,315 km
2,060 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,315 km
2,060 mi / 1,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DXB RML
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code DXB RML
ICAO Code OMDB VCCC
City Dubai Colombo
Country United Arab Emirates Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 34 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 6.820000, 79.890000

Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,315 kilometers (2,060 miles / 1,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:41 in Dubai, it's 22:11 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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