MXP
Milan
Italy
8,005 km
4,974 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,005 km
4,974 mi / 4,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Rome
Heading
99°
east

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MXP RML
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code MXP RML
ICAO Code LIMC VCCC
City Milan Colombo
Country Italy Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Colombo
Elevation 768 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 6.820000, 79.890000

Milan (MXP) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,005 kilometers (4,974 miles / 4,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:13 in Milan, it's 17:43 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 Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 316° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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