Distance from Mumbai to Colombo

🇮🇳 Mumbai, India  →  🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka

1,548 km
Straight-line distance
962 mi
In miles
2h 26m
Est. flight time
Southeast
Initial bearing 150°

The distance between Mumbai and Colombo is 1,548 kilometres (962 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), the initial heading is roughly southeast (150°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 2h 26m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Mumbai

India

Population (metro)21.3 million
Main airportBOM
RegionSouth Asia
Time zoneUTC+5:30
CurrencyIndian Rupee (INR)

India's financial capital and home of Bollywood, a densely packed coastal megacity on the Arabian Sea with colonial-era architecture and frenetic energy.

Top sights: Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Colaba

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Colombo

Sri Lanka

Population (metro)5.6 million
Main airportCMB
RegionSouth Asia
Time zoneUTC+5:30
CurrencySri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Sri Lanka's coastal commercial capital on the Indian Ocean, mixing colonial-era forts, Buddhist temples and a lively seaside promenade.

Top sights: Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market, Old Dutch Hospital, National Museum

Frequently asked questions

How far is Colombo from Mumbai?
1,548 km (962 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Colombo?
About 2h 26m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Colombo from Mumbai?
Colombo lies roughly to the southeast of Mumbai (initial bearing 150°).
Which airports serve this route?
Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

More distances from Mumbai

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