CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
724 km
450 miles
NMF
Maafaru
Maldives
Distance
724 km
450 mi / 391 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NMF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Maafaru International Airport
IATA Code CMB NMF
ICAO Code VCBI VRDA
City Colombo Maafaru
Country Sri Lanka Maldives
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 30 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 5.820000, 73.470000

Colombo (CMB) to Maafaru (NMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Maafaru International Airport (NMF) in Maafaru, Maldives is 724 kilometers (450 miles / 391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Maldives. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:28 in Colombo, it's 18:58 in Maafaru.

The return flight from Maafaru (NMF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Maafaru International Airport (NMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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