Connecting route · Sri Lanka → China

Flights from Colombo to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Chongqing, about 7h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 43m

Colombo to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey7h 43mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Chongqing

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Sanya

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

CMB Kunming (KMG) SYX

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air

One airline, one ticket ~7h 43m

CMB Chongqing (CKG) SYX

Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chongqing Airlines, Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m

CMB Bangkok (BKK) SYX

Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Condor

Self-transfer likely ~7h 48m

CMB Guangzhou (CAN) SYX

Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~9h 22m

CMB Singapore (SIN) SYX

Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Cambodia Airways, SCAT Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~9h 24m

CMB Hong Kong (HKG) SYX

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~9h 20m

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: 3,449 km2,142 miles
Journey time: 7h 43mestimate
Time difference: +2.5hSanya vs Colombo
Currency in Sanya: CNY
Airports: CMB → SYX

Flights from Colombo to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Sanya?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Chongqing and Bangkok. 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 Sanya?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,449 km.

Where do you change planes between Colombo and Sanya?

The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Chongqing (CKG), Bangkok (BKK) and Guangzhou (CAN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Colombo and Sanya?

Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).

What is the time difference between Colombo and Sanya?

Sanya is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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