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Flight Distance from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CMBVCBI
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Great Circle Path
3,287 km2,042 miles • 1,775 NM
Destination Airport
OMDBDXB
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai International Airport
Direct Distance
3,287 km
2,042 Statute Miles
1,775 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
4h 22m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
296 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
310° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
4h 22m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 4m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
6h 49m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 LK→🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- City / Country: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO Code: OMDB
- Coordinates: 25.2498°, 55.3710°
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Elevation: 62 ft
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