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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → China

Flights from Colombo to Xian

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Xian. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Bangkok, about 7h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 56m
CMBXIYKMG

Colombo to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey7h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Xian

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

1
CMB Kunming (KMG) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 56m
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2
CMB Bangkok (DMK) SIA
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Spring Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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3
CMB Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 19m
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4
CMB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) SIA
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 31m
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CMB Chongqing (CKG) SIA
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 54m
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CMB Guangzhou (CAN) SIA
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 08m
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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
4,264 km2,648 miles
Journey time
7h 56mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hXian vs Colombo
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
CMB → XIY

Flights from Colombo to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Bangkok 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 Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,264 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Xian?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Bangkok (DMK), 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 Xian?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Xian?
Xian is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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