Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, CMB - DAR Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is 2968 miles or 4775 kilometers or 2577 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 Dar es Salaam ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Dar es Salaam takes around 6 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 6 hours 49 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 - DAR

Kilometers		4775 km
Statute Miles		2968 miles
Nautical Miles		2577 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 49 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to DAR Flight Path

Location of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport & Julius Nyerere International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to Dar es Salaam nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - DAR

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Dar es Salaam time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-03-26, 20:17:12 +0530
Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)	2025-03-26, 17:47:12 EAT

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

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR / HTDA) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania