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RML to ATO: distance & flight time
Colombo (Colombo Ratmalana Airport) → Athens (Ohio University Snyder Field)
9,057 mi
14,575 km · 7,870 nm
18h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,057 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RML — Colombo Ratmalana Airport · Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ATO — Ohio University Snyder Field · Athens, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near ATO
- PMH · Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport42 mi away
- PKB · Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport43 mi away
- ZZV · Zanesville Municipal Airport54 mi away
- LCK · Rickenbacker International Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RML from ATO?
The flight distance from Colombo (RML) to Athens (ATO) is 9,057 miles (14,575 km, 7,870 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RML to ATO?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RML to ATO?
Nonstop service on RML–ATO depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 18h 13m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Athens?
Athens is 9.5 hours behind Colombo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RML to ATO?
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Why are some RML to ATO fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RML–ATO tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.