CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,873 km
3,649 miles
KUM
Yakushima Airport
Japan
Distance
5,873 km
3,649 mi / 3,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB KUM
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Yakushima Airport
IATA Code CMB KUM
ICAO Code VCBI RJFC
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 124 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 30.390000, 130.660000

Colombo (CMB) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yakushima Airport (KUM) in Yakushima Airport, Japan is 5,873 kilometers (3,649 miles / 3,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 08:12 in Colombo, it's 11:42 in Yakushima Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 255° (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 Yakushima Airport (KUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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