CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,895 km
4,284 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
6,895 km
4,284 mi / 3,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
53°
northeast

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CMB NRT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code CMB NRT
ICAO Code VCBI RJAA
City Colombo Tokyo
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.760000, 140.390000

Colombo (CMB) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 6,895 kilometers (4,284 miles / 3,723 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 15:31 in Colombo, it's 19:01 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 (NRT) 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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