LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,446 km
5,248 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,446 km
5,248 mi / 4,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

LOS RML
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code LOS RML
ICAO Code DNMM VCCC
City Lagos Colombo
Country Nigeria Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Colombo
Elevation 135 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 6.820000, 79.890000

Lagos (LOS) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,446 kilometers (5,248 miles / 4,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Nigeria 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 11:54 in Lagos, it's 16:24 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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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