MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
6,271 km
3,896 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,271 km
3,896 mi / 3,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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MPM RML
Airport Name Maputo Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code MPM RML
ICAO Code FQMA VCCC
City Maputo Colombo
Country Mozambique Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 145 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 6.820000, 79.890000

Maputo (MPM) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,271 kilometers (3,896 miles / 3,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Mozambique 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 16:49 in Maputo, it's 20:19 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 233° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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