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Flights between Colombo (CMB) and Narita (NRT)

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Narita International Airport, Japan

A direct route between Colombo and Narita appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 26 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

SriLankan Airlines (UL)
Distance
6,894 km
4,284 miles
Est. flight time
9h 7m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~3.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Japan

Jan
10°
15/5
50mm
Feb
10°
15/5
60mm
Mar
13°
18/8
110mm
Apr
18°
23/13
130mm
May
23°
28/18
130mm
Jun
26°
31/21
170mm
Jul
30°
35/25
150mm
Aug
31°
36/26
170mm
Sep
27°
32/22
220mm
Oct
22°
27/17
200mm
Nov
17°
22/12
95mm
Dec
12°
17/7
50mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Japan: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Colombo from Narita?

Colombo (CMB) and Narita (NRT) are around 6,894 km (4,284 miles) apart — an estimated 9h 7m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CMB–NRT route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include SriLankan Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Narita?

Time difference ~ 3.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Japan?

Across Japan, the warmest month on average is August, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Sri Lanka and Japan?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Japan as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.