CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,733 km
4,805 miles
DRS
Dresden
Germany
Distance
7,733 km
4,805 mi / 4,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
322°
northwest

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CMB DRS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Dresden Airport
IATA Code CMB DRS
ICAO Code VCBI EDDC
City Colombo Dresden
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 30 ft 755 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 51.130000, 13.770000

Colombo (CMB) to Dresden (DRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dresden Airport (DRS) in Dresden, Germany is 7,733 kilometers (4,805 miles / 4,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:27 in Colombo, it's 09:57 in Dresden. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dresden (DRS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 104° (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 Dresden Airport (DRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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