CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,322 km
3,307 miles
DAM
Damascus
Syria
Distance
5,322 km
3,307 mi / 2,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
309°
northwest

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CMB DAM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Damascus International Airport
IATA Code CMB DAM
ICAO Code VCBI OSDI
City Colombo Damascus
Country Sri Lanka Syria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Damascus
Elevation 30 ft 2,020 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.410000, 36.520000

Colombo (CMB) to Damascus (DAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria is 5,322 kilometers (3,307 miles / 2,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Colombo, it's 13:49 in Damascus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,990 feet between the two airports. Damascus International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Damascus (DAM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 113° (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 Damascus International Airport (DAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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