HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
4,032 km
2,505 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,032 km
2,505 mi / 2,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HKG RML
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code HKG RML
ICAO Code VHHH VCCC
City Hong Kong Colombo
Country Hong Kong Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Colombo
Elevation 28 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 6.820000, 79.890000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,032 kilometers (2,505 miles / 2,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Hong Kong with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Hong Kong, it's 18:02 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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