Distance from Colombo to Tokyo
🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka → 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
The distance between Colombo and Tokyo is 6,846 kilometres (4,254 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the initial heading is roughly northeast (53°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 9h 3m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's coastal commercial capital on the Indian Ocean, mixing colonial-era forts, Buddhist temples and a lively seaside promenade.
Top sights: Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market, Old Dutch Hospital, National Museum
Tokyo
Japan
Japan's capital and the world's largest metropolitan area, Tokyo blends ultramodern skyscrapers with historic temples. A global hub for finance, technology, fashion and cuisine.
Top sights: Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Outer Market
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Tokyo from Colombo?
- 6,846 km (4,254 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Colombo to Tokyo?
- About 9h 3m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Tokyo from Colombo?
- Tokyo lies roughly to the northeast of Colombo (initial bearing 53°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
More distances from Colombo
See the country profiles for Sri Lanka and Japan, or open the Asia distance calculator.