BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,398 km
5,219 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,398 km
5,219 mi / 4,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
97°
east

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BRU RML
Airport Name Brussels Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code BRU RML
ICAO Code EBBR VCCC
City Brussels Colombo
Country Belgium Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Colombo
Elevation 184 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 6.820000, 79.890000

Brussels (BRU) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,398 kilometers (5,219 miles / 4,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Belgium 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 20:18 in Brussels, it's 00:48 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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