CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,559 km
2,833 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
4,559 km
2,833 mi / 2,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB MNL
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code CMB MNL
ICAO Code VCBI RPLL
City Colombo Manila
Country Sri Lanka Philippines
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Manila
Elevation 30 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 14.510000, 121.020000

Colombo (CMB) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 4,559 kilometers (2,833 miles / 2,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 12:36 in Colombo, it's 15:06 in Manila.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 264° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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