Colombo to Narita (CMB–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BKK Bangkok 10h 35m 8MACAY → 6EACET Bangkok (BKK) to Narita flights
HKG Hong Kong 10h 55m AYCXQF → CXFJGK Hong Kong (HKG) to Narita flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 11h 19m UL → CZNH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Narita flights
ICN Seoul 11h 35m UL → 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Narita flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 55m MU → 9CCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Narita flights
KUL Sepang 11h 55m 8DAKFY → ACFYJL Sepang (KUL) to Narita flights
SIN Singapore 12h 8MACAY → 6EACAI Singapore (SIN) to Narita flights
BOM Mumbai 12h 8m 6EAIUL → AINH Mumbai (BOM) to Narita flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 13h 25m CA → 3UCZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Narita flights
DEL New Delhi 13h 30m 6EAIAY → 6EJLUL New Delhi (DEL) to Narita flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Colombo to Narita
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,284 mi 8h 50m nonstop +3.5h ahead

CMB–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,284 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 4 333 8h50 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to NRT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
BKK ~10h 35m HKG ~10h 55m CAN ~11h 19m DMK ~11h 25m ICN ~11h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,213
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3.5h
Narita is 3.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 9.5:00 PM in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
4,284 mi / 6,894 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m gate to gate.
Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CMB–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Narita route.
Route details
Distance4,284 mi / 6,894 km
Flight time8h 50m
Time difference+3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: NRT
Full nameNarita International Airport
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Narita International Airport take about 8h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 4,284 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CMB to NRT: SriLankan Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Narita is 3.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
Yes, return flights from NRT to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to NRT

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to NRT is about 8 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,284 miles (6,894 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.