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Flights from Sanya to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Chongqing, about 7h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 43m
SYXCMBKMG

Sanya to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Chongqing

Best ways to fly from Sanya 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
SYX Kunming (KMG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 43m
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SYX Chongqing (CKG) CMB
Leg 1: Air China, Chongqing Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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3
SYX Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Condor · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 48m
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SYX Guangzhou (CAN) CMB
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 22m
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SYX Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: Cambodia Airways, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 24m
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SYX Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Self-transfer likely ~9h 20m
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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
3,449 km2,142 miles
Journey time
7h 43mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hColombo vs Sanya
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
SYX → CMB

Flights from Sanya to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Chongqing and Bangkok. 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 Sanya to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,449 km.
Where do you change planes between Sanya and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Chongqing (CKG), Bangkok (BKK) and Guangzhou (CAN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sanya and Colombo?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Sanya.

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