CDG
Paris
France
8,513 km
5,290 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,513 km
5,290 mi / 4,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

CDG RML
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code CDG RML
ICAO Code LFPG VCCC
City Paris Colombo
Country France Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Colombo
Elevation 392 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 6.820000, 79.890000

Paris (CDG) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,513 kilometers (5,290 miles / 4,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 France 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 11:54 in Paris, it's 16:24 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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 319° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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