CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,825 km
2,998 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
4,825 km
2,998 mi / 2,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB RVA
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code CMB RVA
ICAO Code VCBI FMSG
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 30 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Colombo (CMB) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 4,825 kilometers (2,998 miles / 2,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 18:47 in Colombo, it's 16:17 in Farafangana Airport.

The return flight from Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 50° (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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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