CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,353 km
3,326 miles
DIL
Dili
Timor-Leste
Distance
5,353 km
3,326 mi / 2,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
108°
east southeast

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CMB DIL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
IATA Code CMB DIL
ICAO Code VCBI WPDL
City Colombo Dili
Country Sri Lanka Timor-Leste
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Dili
Elevation 30 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -8.550000, 125.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Dili (DIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili, Timor-Leste is 5,353 kilometers (3,326 miles / 2,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Timor-Leste. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Colombo, it's 08:42 in Dili. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dili (DIL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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