CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,836 km
4,248 miles
HND
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
6,836 km
4,248 mi / 3,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB HND
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tokyo International Airport
IATA Code CMB HND
ICAO Code VCBI RJTT
City Colombo Tokyo
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.550000, 139.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Tokyo (HND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan is 6,836 kilometers (4,248 miles / 3,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 15:20 in Colombo, it's 18:50 in Tokyo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokyo (HND) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 258° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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