CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,101 km
4,412 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
7,101 km
4,412 mi / 3,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
48°
northeast

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CMB MSJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code CMB MSJ
ICAO Code VCBI RJSM
City Colombo Misawa
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 40.700000, 141.370000

Colombo (CMB) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 7,101 kilometers (4,412 miles / 3,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 00:27 in Colombo, it's 03:57 in Misawa. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Misawa (MSJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 256° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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