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

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UL189+1
UL SriLankan
332
9:25 AM
+0530
1:10 PM
+06
3h 15m
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ET Ethiopian
332
9:25 AM
+0530
1:10 PM
+06
3h 15m
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UL190+1
UL SriLankan
332
2:30 PM
+06 T1
5:15 PM
+0530
3h 15m
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ET4256cs
ET Ethiopian
332
2:30 PM
+06 T1
5:15 PM
+0530
3h 15m
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Colombo to Dhaka
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,346 mi 3h 15m nonstop +0.5h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

CMB–DAC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,346 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 21 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
UL SriLankan Airlines Also: ET 7 332 3h15 – Oneworld ET
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – ET, UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to DAC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
668
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.
Know before you go

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 15m.
Facts

CMB–DAC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Dhaka route.
Route details
Distance1,346 mi / 2,166 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections21 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 15m. The route covers 1,346 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CMB to DAC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLE, KMG, MCT, HYD, BKK, DEL, ICN, RUH, KUL, SHJ, BOM, MAA, CAN, SIN, DXB, KTM, AUH, HKG, JED, DOH 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SriLankan Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CMB to DAC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to DAC ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,346 miles (2,166 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.