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Airport Comparison
| CMB | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | DAR |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | HTDA |
| City | Colombo | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 4,775 kilometers (2,967 miles / 2,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.
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 Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:11 in Colombo, it's 13:41 in Dar es Salaam.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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