NCE
Nice
France
8,093 km
5,029 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,093 km
5,029 mi / 4,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

NCE RML
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code NCE RML
ICAO Code LFMN VCCC
City Nice Colombo
Country France Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Colombo
Elevation 12 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 6.820000, 79.890000

Nice (NCE) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,093 kilometers (5,029 miles / 4,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 France 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 17:37 in Nice, it's 22:07 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 Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 314° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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