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Flights from Colombo to Shenzhen

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Shenzhen. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Kunming, about 8h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 36m
CMBSZXKUL

Colombo to Shenzhen at a glance

Fastest journey7h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Kunming

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Shenzhen

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

1
CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SZX
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 48m
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2
CMB Kunming (KMG) SZX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 52m
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3
CMB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) SZX
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 07m
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4
CMB Bangkok (DMK) SZX
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 36m
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CMB Chongqing (CKG) SZX
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 32m
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CMB Singapore (SIN) SZX
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 10m
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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
4,052 km2,516 miles
Journey time
7h 36mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hShenzhen vs Colombo
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
CMB → SZX

Flights from Colombo to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Kunming and Ho Chi Minh City. 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 Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,052 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Kunming (KMG), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Bangkok (DMK). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Shenzhen?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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