CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
10,273 km
6,383 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
10,273 km
6,383 mi / 5,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VIL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code CMB VIL
ICAO Code VCBI GMMH
City Colombo Dakhla
Country Sri Lanka EH
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 30 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 23.720000, -15.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 10,273 kilometers (6,383 miles / 5,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:07 in Colombo, it's 06:37 in Dakhla. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dakhla (VIL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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