CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,015 km
3,737 miles
KKJ
Kitakyushu
Japan
Distance
6,015 km
3,737 mi / 3,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
53°
northeast

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CMB KKJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kitakyushu Airport
IATA Code CMB KKJ
ICAO Code VCBI RJFR
City Colombo Kitakyushu
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 33.850000, 131.030000

Colombo (CMB) to Kitakyushu (KKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) in Kitakyushu, Japan is 6,015 kilometers (3,737 miles / 3,248 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 11:42 in Colombo, it's 15:12 in Kitakyushu. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kitakyushu (KKJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 253° (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 Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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