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Flights from Atlanta to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Atlanta to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Doha, about 21h 56m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 51m
Atlanta to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey21h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Doha
Best ways to fly from Atlanta to Colombo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ATL Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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ATL London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 15,197 km9,437 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 51mestimate
- Time difference
- +10.5hColombo vs Atlanta
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- ATL, PDK → CMB
Flights from Atlanta to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Atlanta to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,197 km.
Where do you change planes between Atlanta and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Atlanta and Colombo?
Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Colombo?
Colombo is 10.5 hours ahead of Atlanta.
