KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
2,459 km
1,528 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,459 km
1,528 mi / 1,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL RML
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code KUL RML
ICAO Code WMKK VCCC
City Kuala Lumpur Colombo
Country Malaysia Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Colombo
Elevation 69 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 6.820000, 79.890000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,459 kilometers (1,528 miles / 1,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:29 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 17:59 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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