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Flights from Chicago to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or New Delhi, about 21h 10m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 32m
Chicago to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey20h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or New Delhi
Best ways to fly from Chicago 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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CHI Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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
- 14,441 km8,968 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 32mestimate
- Time difference
- +11.5hColombo vs Chicago
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → CMB
Flights from Chicago to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, New Delhi and Abu Dhabi. 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 Chicago to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,441 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), New Delhi (DEL), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Colombo?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Colombo?
Colombo is 11.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
