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

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UL SriLankan
333
11:15 AM
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+0530
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UL SriLankan
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7:50 PM
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Narita to Colombo
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 4,284 mi 9h 15m nonstop -3.5h behind 19 1-stop hubs

NRT–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,284 miles in approximately 9h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NRT–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 4 333 9h15 – 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, NRT to CMB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
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 NRT to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,107
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
Colombo is 3.5 hours behind Narita.
NRT: JST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 2.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
4,284 mi / 6,894 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 15m.
Getting to NRT

The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.

Facts

NRT–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Narita to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance4,284 mi / 6,894 km
Flight time9h 15m
Time difference-3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: NRT
Full nameNarita International Airport
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NRT to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take approximately 9h 15m. The route covers 4,284 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from NRT to CMB. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, CAN, BLR, BOM, IST, BKK, KUL, ZRH, ICN, CGK, DOH, AUH, DEL, MEL, DXB, SIN, PVG, HKG and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 3.5 hours behind Narita.
Yes, return flights from CMB to NRT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NRT to CMB

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

NRT to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NRT to CMB ranges from 9 hours 15 minutes. 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

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.