Distance From Colombo Ratmalana Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, RML - JFK Distance

The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 8756 miles or 14090 kilometers or 7603 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and New York takes around 20 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 20 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RML - JFK

Kilometers		14090 km
Statute Miles		8756 miles
Nautical Miles		7603 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 7 minutes

Colombo Ratmalana Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - RML to JFK Flight Path

Location of Colombo Ratmalana Airport & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Colombo, Sri Lanka and New York, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RML - JFK

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and New York (United States) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
New York time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-20, 22:58:45 +0530
New York (United States)	2026-09-20, 13:28:45 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML / VCCC) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States