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Flights from Sao Paulo to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 21h 53m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 50m
Sao Paulo to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey21h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha
Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo 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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SAO Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways · 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
- 14,022 km8,708 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 50mestimate
- Time difference
- +8.5hColombo vs Sao Paulo
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- GRU, VCP, CGH → CMB
Flights from Sao Paulo to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Sao Paulo to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,022 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Frankfurt (FRA). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Colombo?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Colombo?
Colombo is 8.5 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
