CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,109 km
3,796 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
6,109 km
3,796 mi / 3,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
52°
northeast

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CMB IWJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code CMB IWJ
ICAO Code VCBI RJOW
City Colombo Masuda
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.680000, 131.790000

Colombo (CMB) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 6,109 kilometers (3,796 miles / 3,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 01:40 in Colombo, it's 05:10 in Masuda. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Masuda (IWJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 253° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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