CMB to TRV: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) is 357 km (222 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TRV to CMB).
How far is it from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) is 357 km (222 mi, 193 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CMB to TRV?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TRV is roughly northwest of CMB.
How is the CMB to TRV route written in code?
The pair is written CMB-TRV in IATA codes and VCBI-VOTV in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB (VCBI), Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is TRV (VOTV).
| CMB | TRV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Thiruvananthapuram International Airport |
| ICAO code | VCBI | VOTV |
| Country | Sri Lanka | India |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 15 ft |
| Rank by connections | #160 | #360 |
Both ICAO codes start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 15 ft (5 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CMB to TRV
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL | SriLankan Airlines | ALK | Srilankan | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MJ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from Thiruvananthapuram?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) are 357 km (222 mi, 193 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMB to TRV?
A typical nonstop flight between CMB and TRV takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TRV from CMB?
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) lies roughly northwest of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
Which airlines fly CMB to TRV?
1 airline appear on the CMB-TRV route in the open dataset, including SriLankan Airlines.
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