CMB → DACSri Lanka → Bangladesh

Cheap flights from Colombo to Dhaka

1,346 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Colombo to Dhaka at a glance

1,346 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour ahead
Time-zone shift
~121 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Colombo (CMB) to Dhaka (DAC) cover 1,346 miles (2,165 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Colombo to Dhaka covers 1,346 miles (2,166 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul regional route. This is a medium-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

Route
CMB (0 mi)DAC (1,346 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,346 miles. Direct carriers include MJ and UL.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Colombo → Dhaka. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
MJDirect
ULDirect
Baggage on Colombo → Dhaka: on this route, MJ typically includes a carry-on, while UL may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Colombo to Dhaka — quick answers

How far is Colombo from Dhaka by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Colombo (CMB) to Dhaka (DAC) is 1,346 miles (2,165 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Colombo to Dhaka?

The average nonstop flight time from CMB to DAC is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Colombo to Dhaka?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: MJ, UL. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Colombo → Dhaka

Route type
medium-haul regional
Time zone difference
1 hour ahead
Carbon footprint
~121 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Dhaka — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 22 of 41 routes from Colombo
Airline network
UL: 36 destinations from CMB; MJ: 25 destinations from CMB
Alternative origin airports
RMR (Ratmalana, 25 mi); ADZ (Anuradhapura, 85 mi); GIR (Jaffna, 181 mi)
Alternative destination airports
MZH (Mymensingh, 59 mi); BZL (Barisal, 79 mi); JSR (Jashore, 90 mi)
Nearby destinations
Mymensingh, Bangladesh (59 mi); Barisal, Bangladesh (79 mi); Jashore, Bangladesh (90 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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