Flights Rome → Colombo
FCO → CMB
How long is the flight from Rome to Colombo?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Colombo (CMB) takes about 9h 57m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
This flight route operates between Rome and Colombo, using Airbus A330-200 and Airbus A340-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Colombo has been operational since 1944 and handles nearly ten million passengers annually.
The Rome (FCO) → Colombo (CMB) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Colombo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Colombo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Colombo (CMB) heads east for about 7,629 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 57m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Colombo it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-CMB
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-CMB
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Colombo (CMB) takes about 9h 57m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: ITA Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Colombo, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Rome-Colombo route is about 7,629 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
