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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
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.
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SIA Kunming (KMG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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SIA Bangkok (DMK) CMB
Leg 1: Spring Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
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SIA Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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SIA Chongqing (CKG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
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SIA Guangzhou (CAN) CMB
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · 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
- 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.





