Colombo to Tokyo Flights (CMB to NRT)

Route Reference

Colombo to Tokyo

CMB

Colombo

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NRT

Tokyo

Distance	6,895 km / 4,284 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 8.1 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Asia/Colombo
Destination Time Zone	Asia/Tokyo

Airlines Based in Sri Lanka or Japan

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

JL Japan Airlines NH All Nippon Airways UL SriLankan Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*CMBNRT HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair CMBNRT tells you the flight departs Colombo and arrives in Tokyo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Colombo from Tokyo?

Colombo (CMB) is approximately 6,895 km (4,284 miles) from Tokyo (NRT).

How long is the flight from Colombo to Tokyo?

A nonstop flight from CMB to NRT takes roughly 8.1 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Tokyo?

Colombo is on Asia/Colombo and Tokyo is on Asia/Tokyo — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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