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Flights from Shenzhen to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Kunming, about 8h 48m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 36m
Shenzhen to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey7h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Kunming
Best ways to fly from Shenzhen 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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SZX Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
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SZX Kunming (KMG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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SZX Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) CMB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
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SZX Chongqing (CKG) CMB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
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SZX Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, 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
- 4,052 km2,516 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 36mestimate
- Time difference
- -2.5hColombo vs Shenzhen
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- SZX → CMB
Flights from Shenzhen to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Kunming and Ho Chi Minh City. 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 Shenzhen to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,052 km.
Where do you change planes between Shenzhen and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Kunming (KMG), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Bangkok (DMK). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Colombo?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Shenzhen.
