CMB to TRZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) is 418 km (260 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (TRZ to CMB).
How far is it from Colombo to Tiruchirappalli?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) is 418 km (260 mi, 226 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 TRZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TRZ is roughly north of CMB.
How is the CMB to TRZ route written in code?
The pair is written CMB-TRZ in IATA codes and VCBI-VOTR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB (VCBI), Tiruchirappalli International Airport is TRZ (VOTR).
| CMB | TRZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Tiruchirappalli International Airport |
| ICAO code | VCBI | VOTR |
| Country | Sri Lanka | India |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 288 ft |
| Rank by connections | #160 | #975 |
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.
TRZ sits 258 ft (79 m) higher than CMB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMB to TRZ
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJ | L | LPR | Lapa | Active |
| UL | SriLankan Airlines | ALK | Srilankan | Active |
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 Tiruchirappalli?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) are 418 km (260 mi, 226 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMB to TRZ?
A typical nonstop flight between CMB and TRZ takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TRZ from CMB?
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) lies roughly north of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
Which airlines fly CMB to TRZ?
2 airlines appear on the CMB-TRZ route in the open dataset, including L, SriLankan Airlines.
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