Tokyo (NRT) to Colombo (CMB) flights
An economy award from Tokyo (NRT) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 22,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $37.70. One airline flies nonstop from Tokyo (NRT) to Colombo (CMB): SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 4,284 miles (6,895 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing and more.
How many miles NRT to CMB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines | 22,500 | $37.70–42 |
| Finnair PlusOn SriLankan Airlines | 23,000 | $37.70–42 |
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 24,000 | $87.70–342 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 24,000 | $37.70–212 |
| British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 25,750 | $57.70–242 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn SriLankan Airlines | 27,000 | $117.70–262 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines | 30,000 | $57.70–62 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn SriLankan Airlines | 34,700 | $57.70–192 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn SriLankan Airlines | 37,000 | $37.70–42 |
| Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines | 60,000 | $37.70–292 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NRT to CMB
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book NRT to CMB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
NRT to CMB with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+6
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China, then Chongqing AirlinesOQ
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+4
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines, then Air China3U
- Via Seoul (ICN)Jeju Air, Ethiopian Airlines and 11 more, then SriLankan Airlines
+10
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia X, then Thai AirAsia
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
+2
- Via Dhaka (DAC)Biman Bangladesh Airlines, then SriLankan Airlines and FitsAirBG8D
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way+1
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)JAL, then IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines
- Via Kathmandu (KTM)Nepal Airlines, then SriLankan AirlinesRA
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
+2+1
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Delhi (DEL)JAL, then Air India, SriLankan Airlines and 1 more
NRT to CMB: common questions
How many miles does NRT to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 22,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $37.70. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (23,000), Iberia Club (24,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NRT to CMB?
SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Tokyo (NRT) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Tokyo from Colombo by plane?
Tokyo (NRT) and Colombo (CMB) are 4,284 miles (6,895 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NRT to CMB award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Tokyo and Colombo?
The most direct connections are through Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Chongqing (CKG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Chengdu (TFU). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Shanghai.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.