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Flights from Colombo to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Los Angeles. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hong Kong, about 21h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 53m
CMBLAXPVG

Colombo to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey21h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Los Angeles

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 Shanghai (PVG) LAX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 53m
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CMB Hong Kong (HKG) LAX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 06m
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CMB Dubai (DXB) LAX
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~23h 22m
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CMB Singapore (SIN) LAX
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 34m
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CMB Doha (DOH) LAX
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~23h 42m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) LAX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 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
15,076 km9,362 miles
Journey time
21h 53mestimate
Time difference
-13.5hLos Angeles vs Colombo
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
CMB → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Colombo to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Dubai. 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 Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,076 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG), Dubai (DXB) and Singapore (SIN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Los Angeles?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 13.5 hours behind Colombo.

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