CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
354 km
220 miles
IXM
Madurai
India
Distance
354 km
220 mi / 191 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB IXM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Madurai Airport
IATA Code CMB IXM
ICAO Code VCBI VOMD
City Colombo Madurai
Country Sri Lanka India
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 30 ft 459 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 9.830000, 78.090000

Colombo (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Madurai Airport (IXM) in Madurai, India is 354 kilometers (220 miles / 191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:11 in Colombo, it's 10:11 in Madurai.

The return flight from Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). 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 Madurai Airport (IXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.