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Flights from Osaka to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Osaka to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, about 11h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 30m
OSACMBKUL

Osaka to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey10h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Osaka to Colombo

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

1
OSA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
One airline, one ticket ~11h 46m
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OSA Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Japan Airlines, Peach, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 41m
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3
OSA Shanghai (PVG) CMB
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 30m
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OSA Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~10h 37m
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OSA Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: Peach, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 04m
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OSA Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) CMB
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 06m
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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
6,455 km4,009 miles
Journey time
10h 30mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hColombo vs Osaka
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
KIX, ITM, UKB → CMB

Flights from Osaka to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Osaka to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Shanghai. 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 Osaka to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,455 km.
Where do you change planes between Osaka and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK), Shanghai (PVG) and Hong Kong (HKG). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Osaka and Colombo?
Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Osaka and Colombo?
Colombo is 3.5 hours behind Osaka.

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