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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → China

Flights from Colombo to Diqing

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Diqing. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Chongqing, about 7h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 00m
CMBDIGKMG

Colombo to Diqing at a glance

Fastest journey7h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Chongqing

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Diqing

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

1
CMB Kunming (KMG) DIG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 00m
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CMB Chongqing (CKG) DIG
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 05m
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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
3,121 km1,938 miles
Journey time
7h 00mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hDiqing vs Colombo
Currency in Diqing
CNY
Airports
CMB → DIG

Flights from Colombo to Diqing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Diqing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Diqing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,121 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Diqing?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG) and Chongqing (CKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Diqing?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Diqing: Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Diqing?
Diqing is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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