Abidjan to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte flights
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte lies 9,266 km (5,758 mi) east of Abidjan, +5.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Abidjan | Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 6.3 million | 115,826 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | RML, 7 km out |
Clocks in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte are 5 h 30 min ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 12 h 38 min journey lands 18 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Sri Lanka: money changes from the Franc to the Rupee (LKR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +94; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,013 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB, 33 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,013 ft | 22 ft |
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 33 km (21 mi) | 10,991 ft | 30 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,266 km (5,758 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte from Abidjan?
9,266 km (5,758 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte by air?
About 12 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is 5 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Colombo against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML); Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte also has CMB.
What currency do I need in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?
The Rupee (LKR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.