Colombo to Dhaka (CMB–DAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
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9:20 AM
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ET Ethiopian
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2:05 PM
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Colombo to Dhaka
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,346 mi 3h 10m nonstop +0.5h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

CMB–DAC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,346 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–DAC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 332 3h10 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to DAC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to DAC.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MAA ~10h 47m AUH ~11h 30m KMG ~11h 30m BKK ~12h 3m DEL ~12h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
538
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Dhaka is 0.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · DAC: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 6.5:00 PM in Dhaka.
Distance & Flight Time
1,346 mi / 2,166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
Facts

CMB–DAC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Dhaka route.
Route details
Distance1,346 mi / 2,166 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: DAC
Full nameHazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA / ICAODAC / VGHS
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to DAC flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,346 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CMB to DAC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAA, AUH, KMG, BKK, DEL, HKG, BOM, SHJ, CAN, KUL, DXB, DOH, ICN, HYD, MLE, SIN and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dhaka is 0.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
Yes, return flights from DAC to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to DAC

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to DAC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to DAC ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,346 miles (2,166 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MAA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.