AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,399 km
5,219 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,399 km
5,219 mi / 4,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
98°
east

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AMS RML
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code AMS RML
ICAO Code EHAM VCCC
City Amsterdam Colombo
Country Netherlands Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Colombo
Elevation -11 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 6.820000, 79.890000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,399 kilometers (5,219 miles / 4,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Netherlands with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:21 in Amsterdam, it's 21:51 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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