CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
1,150 km
714 miles
GAN
Gan
Maldives
Distance
1,150 km
714 mi / 621 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
221°
southwest

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CMB GAN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Gan International Airport
IATA Code CMB GAN
ICAO Code VCBI VRMG
City Colombo Gan
Country Sri Lanka Maldives
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 30 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -0.690000, 73.160000

Colombo (CMB) to Gan (GAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives is 1,150 kilometers (714 miles / 621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Maldives. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Colombo, it's 01:24 in Gan.

The return flight from Gan (GAN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Gan International Airport (GAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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