CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,920 km
4,300 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
6,920 km
4,300 mi / 3,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
50°
northeast

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CMB SYO
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code CMB SYO
ICAO Code VCBI RJSY
City Colombo Shonai
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 86 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.810000, 139.790000

Colombo (CMB) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 6,920 kilometers (4,300 miles / 3,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 17:41 in Colombo, it's 21:11 in Shonai. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shonai (SYO) 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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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