CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,017 km
3,117 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
5,017 km
3,117 mi / 2,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB MJA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code CMB MJA
ICAO Code VCBI FMSJ
City Colombo Manja
Country Sri Lanka Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 30 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -21.430000, 44.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 5,017 kilometers (3,117 miles / 2,709 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 22:39 in Colombo, it's 20:09 in Manja.

The return flight from Manja (MJA) 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 Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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