NRT
Tokyo
Japan
6,918 km
4,299 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,918 km
4,299 mi / 3,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NRT RML
Airport Name Narita International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code NRT RML
ICAO Code RJAA VCCC
City Tokyo Colombo
Country Japan Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 141 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 6.820000, 79.890000

Tokyo (NRT) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 6,918 kilometers (4,299 miles / 3,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Japan with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Tokyo, it's 17:42 in Colombo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Narita International Airport (NRT) and Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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