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Flights from Charlotte to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Charlotte to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Frankfurt, about 21h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 21h 24m
CLTCMBAUH

Charlotte to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey21h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Charlotte to Colombo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CLT Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 31m
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2
CLT Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~21h 24m
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3
CLT London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~21h 25m
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CLT Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~21h 29m
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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
14,910 km9,259 miles
Journey time
21h 24mestimate
Time difference
+10.5hColombo vs Charlotte
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
CLT → CMB

Flights from Charlotte to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Charlotte to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt and London. 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 Charlotte to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,910 km.
Where do you change planes between Charlotte and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Charlotte and Colombo?
Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Colombo?
Colombo is 10.5 hours ahead of Charlotte.

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