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Flights from Auckland to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Auckland to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Melbourne or Kuala Lumpur, about 16h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 09m
Auckland to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey16h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Kuala Lumpur
Best ways to fly from Auckland 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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AKL Melbourne (MEL) CMB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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AKL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
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AKL Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
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AKL Shanghai (PVG) CMB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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AKL Sydney (SYD) CMB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · 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
- 10,905 km6,772 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- -7.5hColombo vs Auckland
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- AKL → CMB
Flights from Auckland to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Auckland to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. 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 Auckland to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,905 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Melbourne, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Colombo?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Colombo?
Colombo is 7.5 hours behind Auckland.
