Distance From Dahlak Central Airfield to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Dahlak Central Airfield () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2755 miles or 4434 kilometers or 2393 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 Dhu Bellu ( Eritrea ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dhu Bellu and Colombo takes around 6 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dahlak Central Airfield, Dhu Bellu, Eritrea to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 20 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

Kilometers		4434 km
Statute Miles		2755 miles
Nautical Miles		2393 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 20 minutes

Dahlak Central Airfield to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Dahlak Central Airfield & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dhu Bellu to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Dhu Bellu, Eritrea and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Dhu Bellu, Eritrea and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Dhu Bellu (Eritrea) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Dhu Bellu.

Location	Local Time
Dhu Bellu (Eritrea)	2026-09-12, 09:58:01 EAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-12, 12:28:01 +0530

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

Dahlak Central Airfield ( / ) Dhu Bellu, Eritrea

Destination

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