Tokyo to Colombo Flights (NRT to CMB)

Route Reference

Tokyo to Colombo

NRT

Tokyo

⟶

CMB

Colombo

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

Airlines Based in Japan or Sri Lanka

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*NRTCMB HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Tokyo from Colombo?

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

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Colombo?

A nonstop flight from NRT to CMB 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 Tokyo and Colombo?

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

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