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Flights from Colombo to Ningbo

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Ningbo. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Chongqing, about 8h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 50m
CMBNGBKMG

Colombo to Ningbo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Chongqing

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Ningbo

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 Kunming (KMG) NGB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 50m
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CMB Chongqing (CKG) NGB
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m
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CMB Hong Kong (HKG) NGB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~8h 55m
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CMB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) NGB
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 29m
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CMB Guangzhou (CAN) NGB
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 51m
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CMB Bangkok (BKK) NGB
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 58m
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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
5,042 km3,131 miles
Journey time
8h 50mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hNingbo vs Colombo
Currency in Ningbo
CNY
Airports
CMB → NGB

Flights from Colombo to Ningbo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Ningbo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Chongqing and Hong Kong. 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 Ningbo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,042 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Ningbo?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Chongqing (CKG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Ningbo?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Ningbo: Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Ningbo?
Ningbo is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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