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Flights from Busan to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Busan to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Ho Chi Minh City, about 9h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 52m
PUSCMBPVG

Busan to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Ho Chi Minh City

Best ways to fly from Busan 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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PUS Shanghai (PVG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 52m
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PUS Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) CMB
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 37m
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3
PUS Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: Jeju Air, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 38m
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4
PUS Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
Same alliance ~10h 06m
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PUS Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Air Busan, HK Express, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Self-transfer likely ~11h 04m
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PUS Seoul (ICN) CMB
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 08m
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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
5,913 km3,672 miles
Journey time
9h 52mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hColombo vs Busan
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
PUS → CMB

Flights from Busan to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Busan to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City 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 Busan to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,913 km.
Where do you change planes between Busan and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Singapore (SIN) and Bangkok (BKK). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Busan and Colombo?
Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Busan and Colombo?
Colombo is 3.5 hours behind Busan.

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