Distance From La Libertad Airstrip to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from La Libertad Airstrip () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3134 miles or 5044 kilometers or 2722 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 Santo Tomas ( Philippines ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santo Tomas and Colombo takes around 7 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Libertad Airstrip, Santo Tomas, Philippines to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 12 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		5044 km
Statute Miles		3134 miles
Nautical Miles		2722 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 12 minutes

La Libertad Airstrip to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of La Libertad Airstrip & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santo Tomas to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santo Tomas, Philippines and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Santo Tomas (Philippines)	2026-06-20, 06:44:27 PST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-20, 04:14:27 +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

La Libertad Airstrip ( / ) Santo Tomas, Philippines

Destination

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