IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,324 km
3,929 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,324 km
3,929 mi / 3,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
113°
east southeast

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IST RML
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code IST RML
ICAO Code LTFM VCCC
City Istanbul Colombo
Country Turkey Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Colombo
Elevation 325 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 6.820000, 79.890000

Istanbul (IST) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,324 kilometers (3,929 miles / 3,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:41 in Istanbul, it's 22:11 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 316° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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