KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,168 km
2,590 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,168 km
2,590 mi / 2,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI RML
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code KWI RML
ICAO Code OKKK VCCC
City Kuwait City Colombo
Country Kuwait Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Colombo
Elevation 206 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 6.820000, 79.890000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,168 kilometers (2,590 miles / 2,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:00 in Kuwait City, it's 20:30 in Colombo.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 311° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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