CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,951 km
1,834 miles
DEI
Denis Island
Seychelles
Distance
2,951 km
1,834 mi / 1,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB DEI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Denis Island Airport
IATA Code CMB DEI
ICAO Code VCBI FSSD
City Colombo Denis Island
Country Sri Lanka Seychelles
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Mahe
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -3.800000, 55.670000

Colombo (CMB) to Denis Island (DEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Denis Island Airport (DEI) in Denis Island, Seychelles is 2,951 kilometers (1,834 miles / 1,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Sri Lanka with Seychelles. 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 17:59 in Colombo, it's 16:29 in Denis Island.

The return flight from Denis Island (DEI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 66° (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 Denis Island Airport (DEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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