Distance From Bataan 2020 Helipad to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Bataan 2020 Helipad () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 2801 miles or 4507 kilometers or 2432 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Samal ( Philippines ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Samal and Colombo takes around 6 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bataan 2020 Helipad, Samal, Philippines to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - CMB

Kilometers		4507 km
Statute Miles		2801 miles
Nautical Miles		2432 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 26 minutes

Bataan 2020 Helipad to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Bataan 2020 Helipad & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Samal to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Samal, Philippines and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

Time difference between Samal (Philippines) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Samal.

Location	Local Time
Samal (Philippines)	2026-09-13, 04:06:24 PST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-13, 01:36:24 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bataan 2020 Helipad ( / ) Samal, Philippines

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka