EBB
Kampala
Uganda
5,317 km
3,304 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,317 km
3,304 mi / 2,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB RML
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code EBB RML
ICAO Code HUEN VCCC
City Kampala Colombo
Country Uganda Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,782 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 6.820000, 79.890000

Kampala (EBB) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,317 kilometers (3,304 miles / 2,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in Kampala, it's 04:28 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,760 feet between the two airports. Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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