ADL
Adelaide
Australia
7,692 km
4,780 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,692 km
4,780 mi / 4,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL RML
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code ADL RML
ICAO Code YPAD VCCC
City Adelaide Colombo
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Colombo
Elevation 20 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 6.820000, 79.890000

Adelaide (ADL) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,692 kilometers (4,780 miles / 4,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Adelaide, it's 20:28 in Colombo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.