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BMI to RML: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Colombo (Colombo Ratmalana Airport)
9,092 mi
14,632 km · 7,901 nm
18h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,092 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 18m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- RML — Colombo Ratmalana Airport · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near RML
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport25 mi away
- KCT · Koggala Airport65 mi away
- HRI · Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport93 mi away
- GIU · Sigiriya Air Force Base97 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from RML?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Colombo (RML) is 9,092 miles (14,632 km, 7,901 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to RML?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Colombo?
Colombo is 10.5 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to RML?
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