RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,838 km
4,870 miles
TXL
Berlin
Germany
Distance
7,838 km
4,870 mi / 4,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
324°
northwest

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RML TXL
Airport Name Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport Berlin-Tegel International Airport
IATA Code RML TXL
ICAO Code VCCC EDDT
City Colombo Berlin
Country Sri Lanka Germany
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 22 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 6.820000, 79.890000 52.560000, 13.290000

Colombo (RML) to Berlin (TXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) in Berlin, Germany is 7,838 kilometers (4,870 miles / 4,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Colombo, it's 16:13 in Berlin. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Berlin (TXL) to Colombo (RML) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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