Lagos to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte flights
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte lies 8,440 km (5,244 mi) east of Lagos, +4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 34 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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| Lagos | Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 15.4 million | 115,826 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | RML, 7 km out |
Clocks in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte are 4 h 30 min ahead of Lagos right now, so a 11 h 34 min journey lands 16 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
Crossing from Nigeria into Sri Lanka: money changes from the Naira 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 Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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 8,440 km (5,244 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 Lagos?
8,440 km (5,244 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte by air?
About 11 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte?
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is 4 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Colombo against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) 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.