HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,485 km
4,651 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,485 km
4,651 mi / 4,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
118°
east southeast

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HEL RML
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code HEL RML
ICAO Code EFHK VCCC
City Helsinki Colombo
Country Finland Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Colombo
Elevation 179 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 6.820000, 79.890000

Helsinki (HEL) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7,485 kilometers (4,651 miles / 4,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Finland 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 01:05 in Helsinki, it's 04:35 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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