CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,200 km
3,853 miles
HIJ
Hiroshima
Japan
Distance
6,200 km
3,853 mi / 3,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
53°
northeast

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CMB HIJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Hiroshima Airport
IATA Code CMB HIJ
ICAO Code VCBI RJOA
City Colombo Hiroshima
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 1,088 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.440000, 132.920000

Colombo (CMB) to Hiroshima (HIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) in Hiroshima, Japan is 6,200 kilometers (3,853 miles / 3,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:03 in Colombo, it's 12:33 in Hiroshima. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,058 feet between the two airports. Hiroshima Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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