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Flights from Colombo to Kuching

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Kuching. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 6h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 48m
CMBKCHKUL

Colombo to Kuching at a glance

Fastest journey6h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Kuching

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

1
CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) KCH
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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2
CMB Singapore (SIN) KCH
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: MASwings, Scoot
Same alliance ~6h 49m
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3
CMB Jakarta (CGK) KCH
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~8h 50m
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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
3,434 km2,133 miles
Journey time
6h 48mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hKuching vs Colombo
Currency in Kuching
MYR
Airports
CMB → KCH

Flights from Colombo to Kuching: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Kuching?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta. 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 Kuching?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,434 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Kuching?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Jakarta (CGK). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Kuching?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Kuching: Kuching International Airport (KCH).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Kuching?
Kuching is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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