Colombo to Abu Dhabi flight distance & time (CMB-AUH)
How far is Colombo from Abu Dhabi by plane? The great circle distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 3,298 km / 1,781 nm, about 4h 7m flight time, with an initial heading of 308° (NW).
| From | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), Colombo, LK |
|---|---|
| To | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi, AE |
| Distance | 3,298 km · 1,781 nm · 2,049 mi |
| Initial heading | 308° (NW) |
Airlines on this route
- American Airlines (AA)
- Etihad Airways (EY)
- SriLankan Airlines (UL)
Aircraft with enough range to fly CMB to AUH nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Martin P5M Marlin (P-5) | 1,781 nm / 3,298 km |
| Berijew / Beriev Be-12 Chayka | 1,782 nm / 3,300 km |
| Dassault Falcon 20 & 200 | 1,782 nm / 3,300 km |
| International AMX | 1,798 nm / 3,330 km |
| Grob Aerospace SPn | 1,800 nm / 3,334 km |
| North American P-51 Mustang | 1,807 nm / 3,347 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-12 | 1,836 nm / 3,400 km |
| Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard | 1,836 nm / 3,400 km |
| Cessna 404 Titan | 1,841 nm / 3,410 km |
| Douglas DC-3 (C-47) | 1,847 nm / 3,421 km |
| Fairchild C-82 Packet | 1,849 nm / 3,424 km |
| Cessna 560XL Citation Excel | 1,858 nm / 3,441 km |
| Douglas DC-8 | 1,860 nm / 3,445 km |
| Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 | 1,875 nm / 3,473 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-74TK-300 | 1,890 nm / 3,500 km |
| Consolidated B-24 Liberator | 1,911 nm / 3,539 km |
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | 1,912 nm / 3,541 km |
| Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor | 1,920 nm / 3,556 km |
| Dassault Falcon 10 & 100 | 1,922 nm / 3,560 km |
| Fairchild-Swearingen SA226-T Merlin III | 1,938 nm / 3,589 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Colombo from Abu Dhabi?
- The great circle distance between Colombo and Abu Dhabi is 3,298 km (1,781 nm / 2,049 mi).
- How long is the flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?
- A direct flight from CMB to AUH takes about 4h 7m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.