BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,490 km
5,276 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,490 km
5,276 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
93°
east

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BCN RML
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code BCN RML
ICAO Code LEBL VCCC
City Barcelona Colombo
Country Spain Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Colombo
Elevation 12 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 6.820000, 79.890000

Barcelona (BCN) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,490 kilometers (5,276 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Spain 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 16:09 in Barcelona, it's 20:39 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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