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Flights between Colombo (CMB) and Rome (FCO)

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Italy

A direct route between Colombo and Rome appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Malaysia Airlines (MH)SriLankan Airlines (UL)
Distance
7,630 km
4,741 miles
Est. flight time
10h 2m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~4.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Italy

Jan
11°
16/6
70mm
Feb
13°
18/8
60mm
Mar
16°
21/11
70mm
Apr
19°
24/14
80mm
May
24°
29/19
60mm
Jun
28°
33/23
40mm
Jul
31°
36/26
25mm
Aug
31°
36/26
40mm
Sep
26°
31/21
70mm
Oct
21°
26/16
90mm
Nov
16°
21/11
105mm
Dec
12°
17/7
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Italy: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Colombo from Rome?

Colombo (CMB) and Rome (FCO) are around 7,630 km (4,741 miles) apart — an estimated 10h 2m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CMB–FCO route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Rome?

Time difference ~ 4.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Italy?

Across Italy, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Sri Lanka and Italy?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Italy as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.