DUB
Dublin
Ireland
9,247 km
5,746 miles
KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,247 km
5,746 mi / 4,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
89°
east

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DUB KCT
Airport Name Dublin Airport Koggala Airport
IATA Code DUB KCT
ICAO Code EIDW VCCK
City Dublin Galle
Country Ireland Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Colombo
Elevation 242 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 5.990000, 80.320000

Dublin (DUB) to Galle (KCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 9,247 kilometers (5,746 miles / 4,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Dublin, it's 07:25 in Galle. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Galle (KCT) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 323° (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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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