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Cheap flights from Tokyo to Colombo

4,284 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Tokyo to Colombo at a glance

4,284 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
4 hours behind
Time-zone shift
~386 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Tokyo (NRT) to Colombo (CMB) cover 4,284 miles (6,892 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 8/10.

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Flying from Tokyo to Colombo covers 4,284 miles (6,893 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
NRT (0 mi)CMB (4,284 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 4,284 miles. Direct carriers include UL.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Tokyo → Colombo. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
ULDirect
Baggage on Tokyo → Colombo: on this route, UL typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Tokyo to Colombo — quick answers

How far is Tokyo from Colombo by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Colombo (CMB) is 4,284 miles (6,892 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Colombo?

The average nonstop flight time from NRT to CMB is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Colombo?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UL. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Tokyo → Colombo

Route type
ultra-long-haul international
Time zone difference
4 hours behind
Carbon footprint
~386 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
8/10 — challenging long-haul
When to go
It's shoulder season in Colombo — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 79 of 103 routes from Tokyo
Airline network
UL: 1 destinations from NRT
Alternative origin airports
HND (Tokyo, 38 mi); OIM (Oshima, 91 mi); MYE (Miyakejima, 128 mi)
Alternative destination airports
RMR (Ratmalana, 25 mi); ADZ (Anuradhapura, 85 mi); GIR (Jaffna, 181 mi)
Nearby destinations
Ratmalana, Sri Lanka (25 mi); Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka (85 mi); Jaffna, Sri Lanka (181 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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