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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
CMBAKLMEL

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
One airline, one ticket ~16h 15m
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2
CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) AKL
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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3
CMB Singapore (SIN) AKL
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 27m
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4
CMB Hong Kong (HKG) AKL
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~18h 59m
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5
CMB Shanghai (PVG) AKL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 35m
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CMB Sydney (SYD) AKL
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways
Same alliance ~16h 09m
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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
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.

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