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

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ET Ethiopian
332
2:05 PM
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5:00 PM
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ET Ethiopian
332
9:20 AM
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Dhaka to Colombo
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,346 mi 3h 25m nonstop -0.5h behind 15 1-stop hubs

DAC–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,346 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAC–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 332 3h25 – 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, DAC to CMB 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 DAC to CMB.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
MAA ~12h 40m DEL ~16h 51m BOM ~17h 34m SIN ~17h 40m KUL ~20h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
428
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
Colombo is 0.5 hours behind Dhaka.
DAC: +06 · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Dhaka, it's 5.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,346 mi / 2,166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.
Facts

DAC–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dhaka to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance1,346 mi / 2,166 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: DAC
Full nameHazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA / ICAODAC / VGHS
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAC to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,346 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DAC to CMB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAA, DEL, BOM, SIN, KUL, MCT, DXB, BKK, AUH, HKG, DOH, MLE, HYD, SHJ and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 0.5 hours behind Dhaka.
Yes, return flights from CMB to DAC 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 DAC to CMB

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

DAC to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAC to CMB ranges from 3 hours 25 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

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via MAA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.