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Flights from Los Angeles to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hong Kong, about 21h 53m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 53m
Los Angeles to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey21h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Colombo
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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LAX Shanghai (PVG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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LAX Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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LAX Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
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
- 15,076 km9,362 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 53mestimate
- Time difference
- +13.5hColombo vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → CMB
Flights from Los Angeles to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Dubai. 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 Los Angeles to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,076 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG), Dubai (DXB) and Singapore (SIN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Colombo?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Colombo?
Colombo is 13.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
