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Flights from Colombo to Osaka

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Osaka. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, about 11h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 30m
CMBOSAKUL

Colombo to Osaka at a glance

Fastest journey10h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Osaka

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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) OSA
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~11h 46m
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CMB Bangkok (BKK) OSA
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Japan Airlines, Peach, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 41m
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3
CMB Shanghai (PVG) OSA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 30m
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CMB Hong Kong (HKG) OSA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 37m
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CMB Singapore (SIN) OSA
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Peach, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 04m
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CMB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) OSA
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 06m
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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
6,455 km4,009 miles
Journey time
10h 30mestimate
Time difference
+3.5hOsaka vs Colombo
Currency in Osaka
JPY
Airports
CMB → KIX, ITM, UKB

Flights from Colombo to Osaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Osaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Shanghai. 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 Osaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,455 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Osaka?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK), Shanghai (PVG) and Hong Kong (HKG). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Osaka?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Osaka?
Osaka is 3.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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