CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,243 km
2,015 miles
DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
Distance
3,243 km
2,015 mi / 1,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
244°
west southwest

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CMB DES
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Desroches Airport
IATA Code CMB DES
ICAO Code VCBI FSDR
City Colombo Desroches Island
Country Sri Lanka Seychelles
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Mahe
Elevation 30 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -5.700000, 53.660000

Colombo (CMB) to Desroches Island (DES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles is 3,243 kilometers (2,015 miles / 1,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 06:51 in Colombo, it's 05:21 in Desroches Island.

The return flight from Desroches Island (DES) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 64° (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 Desroches Airport (DES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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