CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,189 km
3,224 miles
SHI
Shimojishima Airport
Japan
Distance
5,189 km
3,224 mi / 2,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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CMB SHI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Shimojishima Airport
IATA Code CMB SHI
ICAO Code VCBI RORS
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 30 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 24.830000, 125.140000

Colombo (CMB) to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Shimojishima Airport, Japan is 5,189 kilometers (3,224 miles / 2,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 10:00 in Colombo, it's 13:30 in Shimojishima Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shimojishima Airport (SHI) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 256° (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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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