CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,171 km
2,592 miles
IVA
Ambanja
Madagascar
Distance
4,171 km
2,592 mi / 2,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB IVA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ambanja Airport
IATA Code CMB IVA
ICAO Code VCBI FMNJ
City Colombo Ambanja
Country Sri Lanka Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 30 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -13.650000, 48.460000

Colombo (CMB) to Ambanja (IVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ambanja Airport (IVA) in Ambanja, Madagascar is 4,171 kilometers (2,592 miles / 2,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Colombo, it's 03:48 in Ambanja.

The return flight from Ambanja (IVA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Ambanja Airport (IVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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