United Arab Emirates
Sri LankaDubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) shipping route.
3,452 km by air, about 5 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Dubai (DXB) and Colombo (CMB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Dubai (DXB)AirColombo (CMB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 3,452 km (2,145 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,287 km |
| Flight time | 5 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Dubai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is 3,452 km (1,864 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 3,287 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 5 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for DXB to CMB this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Dubai to Colombo saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Arab Emirates into Sri Lanka, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Dubai (DXB) in this directory, Colombo (CMB) is the 11th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Dubai: Istanbul (3,182 km), Chennai (3,079 km) and Bengaluru (2,829 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB)?
3,452 km along the flight path (3,287 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB)?
About 5 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.