Distance From Shirakawa Gliderport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

The distance from Shirakawa Gliderport () to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3693 miles or 5944 kilometers or 3207 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 Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Colombo takes around 8 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Gliderport, Kumamoto, Japan to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 29 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 • - CMB

Kilometers		5944 km
Statute Miles		3693 miles
Nautical Miles		3207 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 29 minutes

Shirakawa Gliderport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - to CMB Flight Path

Location of Shirakawa Gliderport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kumamoto to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kumamoto, Japan and Colombo, Sri Lanka. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMB

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

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2025-12-14, 21:45:32 JST
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 18:15:32 +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

Shirakawa Gliderport ( / ) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

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