Distance From Bentota River Waterdrome to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, BJT - MNL Distance

The distance from Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is 2838 miles or 4568 kilometers or 2465 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 Bentota ( Sri Lanka ) to Manila ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bentota and Manila takes around 6 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bentota River Waterdrome, Bentota, Sri Lanka to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila, Philippines is 6 hours 31 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 • BJT - MNL

Kilometers		4568 km
Statute Miles		2838 miles
Nautical Miles		2465 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 31 minutes

Bentota River Waterdrome to Ninoy Aquino International Airport Flight Route Map - BJT to MNL Flight Path

Location of Bentota River Waterdrome & Ninoy Aquino International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bentota to Manila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Manila, Philippines. .

Nonstop flight route between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Manila, Philippines.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJT - MNL

Time difference between Bentota (Sri Lanka) and Manila (Philippines) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Manila time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Bentota.

Location	Local Time
Bentota (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-05, 21:24:06 +0530
Manila (Philippines)	2026-08-05, 23:54:06 PST

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

Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT / ) Bentota, Sri Lanka

Destination

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL / RPLL) Manila, Philippines