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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → China

Flights from Colombo to Changsha

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Changsha. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kunming, about 8h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 48m
CMBCSXBKK

Colombo to Changsha at a glance

Fastest journey7h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kunming

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Changsha

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

1
CMB Bangkok (BKK) CSX
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Air Travel, Beijing Capital Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 04m
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2
CMB Kunming (KMG) CSX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 48m
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3
CMB Chongqing (CKG) CSX
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m
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CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CSX
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 26m
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CMB Hong Kong (HKG) CSX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 20m
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CMB Guangzhou (CAN) CSX
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 10m
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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
4,207 km2,613 miles
Journey time
7h 48mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hChangsha vs Colombo
Currency in Changsha
CNY
Airports
CMB → CSX

Flights from Colombo to Changsha: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Changsha?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kunming and Chongqing. 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 Changsha?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,207 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Changsha?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Kunming (KMG), Chongqing (CKG) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). SriLankan Airlines flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Changsha?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Changsha: Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Changsha?
Changsha is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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