CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,266 km
2,651 miles
SMS
Sainte Marie Airport
Madagascar
Distance
4,266 km
2,651 mi / 2,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
230°
southwest

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CMB SMS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sainte Marie Airport
IATA Code CMB SMS
ICAO Code VCBI FMMS
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 30 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -17.090000, 49.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 4,266 kilometers (2,651 miles / 2,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 20:59 in Colombo, it's 18:29 in Sainte Marie Airport.

The return flight from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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