OTP
Bucharest
Romania
6,663 km
4,140 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,663 km
4,140 mi / 3,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

OTP RML
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code OTP RML
ICAO Code LROP VCCC
City Bucharest Colombo
Country Romania Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Asia/Colombo
Elevation 314 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 6.820000, 79.890000

Bucharest (OTP) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,663 kilometers (4,140 miles / 3,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Romania 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 17:17 in Bucharest, it's 20:47 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 Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 318° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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