CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,628 km
4,740 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
7,628 km
4,740 mi / 4,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB FCO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code CMB FCO
ICAO Code VCBI LIRF
City Colombo Rome
Country Sri Lanka Italy
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Rome
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 41.800000, 12.250000

Colombo (CMB) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 7,628 kilometers (4,740 miles / 4,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Colombo, it's 10:43 in Rome. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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