Distance From Colombo Ratmalana Airport to Richmond International Airport, RML - RIC Distance

The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 9040 miles or 14548 kilometers or 7850 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Richmond takes around 20 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 20 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RML - RIC

Kilometers		14548 km
Statute Miles		9040 miles
Nautical Miles		7850 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 46 minutes

Colombo Ratmalana Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - RML to RIC Flight Path

Location of Colombo Ratmalana Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RML - RIC

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Richmond (United States) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Richmond time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-03, 18:53:46 +0530
Richmond (United States)	2025-01-03, 08:23:46 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML / VCCC) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Destination

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States