CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
7,966 km
4,950 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,966 km
4,950 mi / 4,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
105°
east southeast

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CPH RML
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code CPH RML
ICAO Code EKCH VCCC
City Copenhagen Colombo
Country Denmark Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Asia/Colombo
Elevation 17 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 6.820000, 79.890000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,966 kilometers (4,950 miles / 4,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Denmark 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 14:41 in Copenhagen, it's 19:11 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 327° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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