CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,544 km
2,823 miles
SJI
San Jose
Philippines
Distance
4,544 km
2,823 mi / 2,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
79°
east

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CMB SJI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code CMB SJI
ICAO Code VCBI RPUH
City Colombo San Jose
Country Sri Lanka Philippines
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Manila
Elevation 30 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 12.360000, 121.050000

Colombo (CMB) to San Jose (SJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 4,544 kilometers (2,823 miles / 2,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 18:27 in Colombo, it's 20:57 in San Jose.

The return flight from San Jose (SJI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 267° (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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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