Distance from Singapore to Colombo
🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore → 🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka
The distance between Singapore and Colombo is 2,727 kilometres (1,695 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), the initial heading is roughly west (284°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 55m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Singapore
Singapore
A wealthy island city-state and global trade hub, Singapore is known for its gleaming skyline, lush gardens and multicultural cuisine.
Top sights: Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, Merlion Park, Orchard Road, Chinatown
Colombo
Sri Lanka
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 Singapore?
- 2,727 km (1,695 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Singapore to Colombo?
- About 3h 55m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Colombo from Singapore?
- Colombo lies roughly to the west of Singapore (initial bearing 284°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Singapore: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
More distances from Singapore
See the country profiles for Singapore and Sri Lanka, or open the Asia distance calculator.