AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,754 km
9,168 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,754 km
9,168 mi / 7,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEP RML
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code AEP RML
ICAO Code SABE VCCC
City Buenos Aires Colombo
Country Argentina Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Colombo
Elevation 18 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 6.820000, 79.890000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 14,754 kilometers (9,168 miles / 7,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Buenos Aires, it's 00:47 in Colombo. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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