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Flights from Colombo to Auckland
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Auckland. 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
Colombo to Auckland at a glance
Fastest journey16h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Kuala Lumpur
Best ways to fly from Colombo to Auckland
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 Melbourne (MEL) AKL
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
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CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) AKL
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
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CMB Singapore (SIN) AKL
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines
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CMB Shanghai (PVG) AKL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
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CMB Sydney (SYD) AKL
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar 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
- 10,905 km6,772 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- +7.5hAuckland vs Colombo
- Currency in Auckland
- NZD
- Airports
- CMB → AKL
Flights from Colombo to Auckland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Auckland?
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 Colombo to Auckland?
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 Colombo and Auckland?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Melbourne, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Auckland?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Auckland?
Auckland is 7.5 hours ahead of Colombo.





