BOM
Mumbai
India
1,561 km
970 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
1,561 km
970 mi / 843 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BOM RML
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code BOM RML
ICAO Code VABB VCCC
City Mumbai Colombo
Country India Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Colombo
Elevation 37 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 6.820000, 79.890000

Mumbai (BOM) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 1,561 kilometers (970 miles / 843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting India with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Mumbai, it's 23:21 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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