CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,462 km
4,637 miles
SHB
Nakashibetsu
Japan
Distance
7,462 km
4,637 mi / 4,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
45°
northeast

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CMB SHB
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Nakashibetsu Airport
IATA Code CMB SHB
ICAO Code VCBI RJCN
City Colombo Nakashibetsu
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 234 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.580000, 144.960000

Colombo (CMB) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) in Nakashibetsu, Japan is 7,462 kilometers (4,637 miles / 4,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 07:14 in Colombo, it's 10:44 in Nakashibetsu. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nakashibetsu (SHB) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 258° (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 Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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