CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,782 km
4,214 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
6,782 km
4,214 mi / 3,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
50°
northeast

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CMB SDS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code CMB SDS
ICAO Code VCBI RJSD
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 38.060000, 138.410000

Colombo (CMB) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 6,782 kilometers (4,214 miles / 3,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 16:31 in Colombo, it's 20:01 in Sado Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sado Airport (SDS) 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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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