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Flights from Colombo to Atlanta

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Atlanta. 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
CMBATLAUH

Colombo to Atlanta at a glance

Fastest journey21h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Doha

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Atlanta

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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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) ATL
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 56m
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CMB Doha (DOH) ATL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 00m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) ATL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 56m
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CMB London (LHR) ATL
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic
Same alliance ~21h 51m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) ATL
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~22h 51m
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CMB Paris (CDG) ATL
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 55m
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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
15,197 km9,437 miles
Journey time
21h 51mestimate
Time difference
-10.5hAtlanta vs Colombo
Currency in Atlanta
USD
Airports
CMB → ATL, PDK

Flights from Colombo to Atlanta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Atlanta?
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 Colombo to Atlanta?
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 Colombo and Atlanta?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR). Air Arabia flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Atlanta?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 10.5 hours behind Colombo.

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