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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → United States

Flights from Colombo to Miami

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Miami. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 22h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 22h 17m
CMBMIADXB

Colombo to Miami at a glance

Fastest journey22h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Miami

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

1
CMB Dubai (DXB) MIA
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~22h 22m
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2
CMB Doha (DOH) MIA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 26m
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3
CMB Istanbul (IST) MIA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 21m
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4
CMB London (LHR) MIA
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Same alliance ~22h 17m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) MIA
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~23h 17m
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CMB Paris (CDG) MIA
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~23h 19m
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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
15,789 km9,805 miles
Journey time
22h 17mestimate
Time difference
-10.5hMiami vs Colombo
Currency in Miami
USD
Airports
CMB → MIA

Flights from Colombo to Miami: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Miami?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Miami?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,789 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Miami?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Miami?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Miami?
Miami is 10.5 hours behind Colombo.

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