Emirates EK2040 Flight Status Today

International flight Emirates EK2040 takes off from Dubai (DXB) United Arab Emirates to Colombo (CMB) Sri Lanka. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Dubai Airport at 18:45 18 January 2026 Asia/Dubai. The flight is expected to land at Bandaranaike International Airport at 00:45 19 January 2026 Asia/Colombo. The flight will last about 4 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of EK2040 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 36 minutes

EK2040 - UAE2040 Emirates (EK)
DXB Dubai United Arab Emirates
Flight DXB to CMB
CMB Colombo Sri Lanka
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 36 minutes
Departure Dubai Airport
IATA: DXBICAO: OMDB
Scheduled 18:45 18 January 2026
2 None
Arrival Bandaranaike International Airport
IATA: CMBICAO: VCBI
Scheduled 00:45 19 January 2026
None None
EK2040 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3287 kms / 2042 miles
Airline
  • Emirates
  • IATA: EK
  • ICAO: UAE
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 174
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: UAE2040
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Dubai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Colombo
  • Current Time in Dubai: Sunday 2026-01-18 01:09 AM
  • Current Time in Colombo: Sunday 2026-01-18 02:39 AM

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Emirates Flight EK2040 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Emirates EK2040 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 3287 km (2042 miles).

What is the current status of Emirates EK2040 flight?

The current status of flight Emirates EK2040 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK2040 flight?

All Emirates EK2040 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

How many Emirates EK2040 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Emirates EK2040 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .