LAD
Luanda
Angola
7,590 km
4,716 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,590 km
4,716 mi / 4,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

LAD RML
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code LAD RML
ICAO Code FNLU VCCC
City Luanda Colombo
Country Angola Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Colombo
Elevation 243 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 6.820000, 79.890000

Luanda (LAD) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,590 kilometers (4,716 miles / 4,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Angola with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Luanda, it's 19:12 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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