CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,056 km
3,142 miles
WAK
Ankazoabo
Madagascar
Distance
5,056 km
3,142 mi / 2,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB WAK
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ankazoabo Airport
IATA Code CMB WAK
ICAO Code VCBI FMSZ
City Colombo Ankazoabo
Country Sri Lanka Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 30 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -22.300000, 44.530000

Colombo (CMB) to Ankazoabo (WAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) in Ankazoabo, Madagascar is 5,056 kilometers (3,142 miles / 2,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 23:24 in Colombo, it's 20:54 in Ankazoabo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,381 feet between the two airports. Ankazoabo Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Ankazoabo (WAK) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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