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Connecting route · China → Sri Lanka

Flights from Xian to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Xian to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Bangkok, about 7h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 56m
XIYCMBKMG

Xian to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Xian 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
SIA Kunming (KMG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 56m
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SIA Bangkok (DMK) CMB
Leg 1: Spring Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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3
SIA Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~9h 19m
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SIA Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) CMB
Leg 1: VietJet Air · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 31m
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SIA Chongqing (CKG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 54m
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SIA Guangzhou (CAN) CMB
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 08m
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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
4,264 km2,648 miles
Journey time
7h 56mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hColombo vs Xian
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
XIY → CMB

Flights from Xian to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Xian to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Bangkok 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 Xian to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,264 km.
Where do you change planes between Xian and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Bangkok (DMK), 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 Xian and Colombo?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Xian and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Xian.

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