CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,165 km
2,588 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
4,165 km
2,588 mi / 2,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NOS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code CMB NOS
ICAO Code VCBI FMNN
City Colombo Nosy Be
Country Sri Lanka Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 30 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Colombo (CMB) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 4,165 kilometers (2,588 miles / 2,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 14:12 in Colombo, it's 11:42 in Nosy Be.

The return flight from Nosy Be (NOS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 59° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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