Distance From Kochi Ryoma Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, KCZ - CMB Distance

The distance from Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3877 miles or 6239 kilometers or 3367 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nankoku ( Japan ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nankoku and Colombo takes around 8 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kochi Ryoma Airport, Nankoku, Japan to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KCZ - CMB

Kilometers		6239 km
Statute Miles		3877 miles
Nautical Miles		3367 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 54 minutes

Kochi Ryoma Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - KCZ to CMB Flight Path

Location of Kochi Ryoma Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nankoku to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nankoku, Japan and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KCZ - CMB

Time difference between Nankoku (Japan) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Nankoku.

Location	Local Time
Nankoku (Japan)	2025-12-17, 05:17:43 JST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 01:47:43 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ / RJOK) Nankoku, Japan

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka