Distance from Tokyo to Colombo

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan  →  🇱🇰 Colombo, Sri Lanka

6,846 km
Straight-line distance
4,254 mi
In miles
9h 3m
Est. flight time
West
Initial bearing 257°

The distance between Tokyo and Colombo is 6,846 kilometres (4,254 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), the initial heading is roughly west (257°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 9h 3m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Tokyo

Japan

Population (metro)37.4 million
Main airportHND
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+9
CurrencyJapanese Yen (JPY)

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

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Colombo

Sri Lanka

Population (metro)5.6 million
Main airportCMB
RegionSouth Asia
Time zoneUTC+5:30
CurrencySri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

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

Frequently asked questions

How far is Colombo from Tokyo?
6,846 km (4,254 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Colombo?
About 9h 3m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Colombo from Tokyo?
Colombo lies roughly to the west of Tokyo (initial bearing 257°).
Which airports serve this route?
Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

More distances from Tokyo

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