HNL
Honolulu
United States
12,978 km
8,064 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
12,978 km
8,064 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL RML
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code HNL RML
ICAO Code PHNL VCCC
City Honolulu Colombo
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Colombo
Elevation 13 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 6.820000, 79.890000

Honolulu (HNL) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 12,978 kilometers (8,064 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Honolulu, it's 19:35 in Colombo. With a 15.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 62° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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