CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,820 km
2,995 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
4,820 km
2,995 mi / 2,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB WAQ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code CMB WAQ
ICAO Code VCBI FMMG
City Colombo Antsalova
Country Sri Lanka Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 30 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Colombo (CMB) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 4,820 kilometers (2,995 miles / 2,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 17:53 in Colombo, it's 15:23 in Antsalova.

The return flight from Antsalova (WAQ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 57° (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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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