MAD
Madrid
Spain
8,964 km
5,570 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,964 km
5,570 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

MAD RML
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code MAD RML
ICAO Code LEMD VCCC
City Madrid Colombo
Country Spain Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,001 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 6.820000, 79.890000

Madrid (MAD) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,964 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Spain 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 12:07 in Madrid, it's 15:37 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,979 feet between the two airports. Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 310° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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