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Flights between Colombo (CMB) and Dhaka (DAC)

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Bangladesh

A direct route between Colombo and Dhaka appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

MJ
Distance
2,166 km
1,346 miles
Est. flight time
3h 12m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~0.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Bangladesh

Jan
25°
30/20
10mm
Feb
28°
33/23
25mm
Mar
32°
37/27
60mm
Apr
34°
39/29
145mm
May
34°
39/29
285mm
Jun
32°
37/27
415mm
Jul
31°
36/26
425mm
Aug
32°
37/27
370mm
Sep
32°
37/27
280mm
Oct
31°
36/26
165mm
Nov
28°
33/23
35mm
Dec
26°
31/21
10mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Bangladesh: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Colombo from Dhaka?

Colombo (CMB) and Dhaka (DAC) are around 2,166 km (1,346 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 12m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CMB–DAC route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include MJ. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Dhaka?

Time difference ~ 0.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Bangladesh?

Across Bangladesh, the warmest month on average is April, with mean temperatures around 34°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Bangladesh as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.