CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,885 km
3,036 miles
IGN
Iligan Airport
Philippines
Distance
4,885 km
3,036 mi / 2,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB IGN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Iligan Airport
IATA Code CMB IGN
ICAO Code VCBI RPMI
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Philippines
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Manila
Elevation 30 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 8.130000, 124.220000

Colombo (CMB) to Iligan Airport (IGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Iligan Airport (IGN) in Iligan Airport, Philippines is 4,885 kilometers (3,036 miles / 2,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Philippines. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:48 in Colombo, it's 23:18 in Iligan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,270 feet between the two airports. Iligan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Iligan Airport (IGN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Iligan Airport (IGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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