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Flights from Ningbo to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Ningbo to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Chongqing, about 8h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 50m
NGBCMBKMG

Ningbo to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Chongqing

Best ways to fly from Ningbo 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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NGB Kunming (KMG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 50m
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NGB Chongqing (CKG) CMB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m
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3
NGB Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~8h 55m
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NGB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 29m
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NGB Guangzhou (CAN) CMB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 51m
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NGB Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Spring Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
Self-transfer likely ~9h 58m
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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
5,042 km3,131 miles
Journey time
8h 50mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hColombo vs Ningbo
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
NGB → CMB

Flights from Ningbo to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ningbo to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Chongqing 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 Ningbo to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,042 km.
Where do you change planes between Ningbo and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Chongqing (CKG), 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 Ningbo and Colombo?
Ningbo: Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Ningbo and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Ningbo.

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