CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,933 km
4,308 miles
FKS
Sukagawa
Japan
Distance
6,933 km
4,308 mi / 3,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB FKS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Fukushima Airport
IATA Code CMB FKS
ICAO Code VCBI RJSF
City Colombo Sukagawa
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 1,221 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 37.230000, 140.430000

Colombo (CMB) to Sukagawa (FKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Fukushima Airport (FKS) in Sukagawa, Japan is 6,933 kilometers (4,308 miles / 3,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:24 in Colombo, it's 03:54 in Sukagawa. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,191 feet between the two airports. Fukushima Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Sukagawa (FKS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Fukushima Airport (FKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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