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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
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
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NGB Chongqing (CKG) CMB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
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NGB Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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NGB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
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NGB Guangzhou (CAN) CMB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 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
- 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.





