DEL
New Delhi
India
2,436 km
1,514 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,436 km
1,514 mi / 1,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
173°
south

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DEL RML
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code DEL RML
ICAO Code VIDP VCCC
City New Delhi Colombo
Country India Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Colombo
Elevation 777 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 6.820000, 79.890000

New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,436 kilometers (1,514 miles / 1,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 17:55 in New Delhi, it's 17:55 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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