Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, CMB - AUH Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 2051 miles or 3301 kilometers or 1781 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Abu Dhabi takes around 4 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 4 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CMB - AUH

Kilometers		3301 km
Statute Miles		2051 miles
Nautical Miles		1781 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 42 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to AUH Flight Path

Location of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to Abu Dhabi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - AUH

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Abu Dhabi time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 02:11:08 +0530
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-14, 00:41:08 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Destination

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH / OMAA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates