CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,084 km
3,159 miles
TDV
Tanandava
Madagascar
Distance
5,084 km
3,159 mi / 2,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB TDV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Samangoky Airport
IATA Code CMB TDV
ICAO Code VCBI FMSN
City Colombo Tanandava
Country Sri Lanka Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 30 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -21.700000, 43.730000

Colombo (CMB) to Tanandava (TDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Samangoky Airport (TDV) in Tanandava, Madagascar is 5,084 kilometers (3,159 miles / 2,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 03:03 in Colombo, it's 00:33 in Tanandava.

The return flight from Tanandava (TDV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 55° (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 Samangoky Airport (TDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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