CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,884 km
3,656 miles
NGS
Nagasaki
Japan
Distance
5,884 km
3,656 mi / 3,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
54°
northeast

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CMB NGS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nagasaki Airport
IATA Code CMB NGS
ICAO Code VCBI RJFU
City Colombo Nagasaki
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 32.920000, 129.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Nagasaki (NGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) in Nagasaki, Japan is 5,884 kilometers (3,656 miles / 3,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 21:36 in Colombo, it's 01:06 in Nagasaki. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nagasaki (NGS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 252° (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 Nagasaki Airport (NGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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