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Flights from New York to Colombo
There are no direct flights from New York to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or New Delhi, about 20h 24m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 05m
New York to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey20h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or New Delhi
Best ways to fly from New York 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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NYC New Delhi (DEL) CMB
Leg 1: Air India, American Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
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NYC Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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NYC Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, 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
- 14,082 km8,745 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 05mestimate
- Time difference
- +10.5hColombo vs New York
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → CMB
Flights from New York to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, New Delhi and Mumbai. 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 New York to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,082 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), New Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Colombo?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between New York and Colombo?
Colombo is 10.5 hours ahead of New York.
