CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,494 km
2,792 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
4,494 km
2,792 mi / 2,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB VAT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code CMB VAT
ICAO Code VCBI FMMY
City Colombo Vatomandry
Country Sri Lanka Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 30 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Colombo (CMB) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 4,494 kilometers (2,792 miles / 2,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 10:46 in Colombo, it's 08:16 in Vatomandry.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 52° (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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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