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Flights from Colombo to Vancouver

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Vancouver. The easiest way is one stop via New Delhi or Hong Kong, about 19h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 25m
CMBYVRDEL

Colombo to Vancouver at a glance

Fastest journey19h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Vancouver

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 New Delhi (DEL) YVR
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India
One airline, one ticket ~19h 25m
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CMB Hong Kong (HKG) YVR
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 21m
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3
CMB Shanghai (PVG) YVR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 08m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) YVR
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 23m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) YVR
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~22h 55m
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CMB Tokyo (NRT) YVR
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
Same alliance ~20h 30m
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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
13,379 km8,308 miles
Journey time
19h 25mestimate
Time difference
-13.5hVancouver vs Colombo
Currency in Vancouver
CAD
Airports
CMB → YVR

Flights from Colombo to Vancouver: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Vancouver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New Delhi, Hong Kong 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 Vancouver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,379 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Vancouver?
The best connecting points are New Delhi (DEL), Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG) and Istanbul (IST). Air India flies both legs via New Delhi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Vancouver?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 13.5 hours behind Colombo.

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