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Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is an international airport serving Colombo (Western Province), Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is RML and its ICAO code is VCCC. It has one runway, 1,833 m long.
- IATARML
- ICAOVCCC
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- RML
- ICAO code
- VCCC
- City
- Colombo
- Region / province
- Western Province
- Country / territory
- Sri Lanka
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 6.8216° N, 79.8859° E
- Elevation
- 7 m (22 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,833 m (6,013 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,833 m6,013 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
3,247 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,213 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,973 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| CAC | 887.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 124.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Colombo through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Sri Lanka
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 40 km |
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | 149 km |
| Batticaloa International Airport | BTC | 221 km |
| Jaffna International Airport | JAF | 331 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Colombo Ratmalana International Airport?
The IATA code of Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is RML and its ICAO code is VCCC. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport located?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.8216° N, 79.8859° E and an elevation of 7 m (22 ft).
How far is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Colombo Ratmalana International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,973 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,213 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,247 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Colombo Ratmalana International Airport?
The longest runway at Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is 1,833 m (6,013 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Colombo Ratmalana International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.