Chongqing to Colombo (CKG–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CZ2393
CZ China Southern
32N
12:30 PM
CST TT3
3:40 PM
+0530
5h 40m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OQ2393
OQ Chongqing
32N
12:30 PM
CST TT3
3:40 PM
+0530
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2394cs
CZ China Southern
32N
10:15 PM
+0530
6:30 AM+1
CST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OQ2394+1
OQ Chongqing
32N
10:15 PM
+0530
6:30 AM+1
CST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KMG Kunming 8h 20m 3U8LMU MU Kunming (KMG) to Colombo flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 39m 3UAQCA UL Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Colombo flights
KUL Sepang 10h 15m 3UD7HU AKJLMH Sepang (KUL) to Colombo flights
BKK Bangkok 10h 15m 3UCZHU 8MAYJL Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo flights
SIN Singapore 10h 45m CACZOQ 8MAYJL Singapore (SIN) to Colombo flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 12h 35m 3U9CAF MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Colombo flights
DMK Bangkok 13h 35m FDSL FD Bangkok (DMK) to Colombo flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 12m CACXCZ AYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Colombo flights
ICN Seoul 14h 20m CAKJOZ KEUL Seoul (ICN) to Colombo flights
DOH Doha 16h 50m QR ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chongqing to Colombo
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,333 mi 5h 40m nonstop -2.5h behind

CKG–CMB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Chongqing Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,333 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CKG–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 32N 5h40 SkyTeam
OQ Chongqing Airlines 3 32N 5h40
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ, OQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (3 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: OQ (3 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CKG to CMB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CKG to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,138
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Colombo from Chongqing

Nearby airports with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Metric CKG→CMB TFU→CMB
Distance from CKG 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 6 7
Flight time 5h 40m 5h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of CKG with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Chongqing.
CKG: CST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing, it's 3.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,333 mi / 3,754 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before traveling to Sri Lanka. China is among the countries whose ETA fee has been waived under an expanded visa-free framework, making the application free of charge. The ETA permits stays of up to 30 days with double entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to CKG

Chongqing Metro Line 10 runs directly to T3A (the main international and domestic terminal) in 35–45 minutes from Jiaochangkou (city centre), costing ¥6–8. Line 3 also connects to the airport with a transfer. T3B links internally to T3A; check if your terminal is within the same building before choosing a route.Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones including Chaotianmen, Guanyinqiao, and Shapingba (¥20–30, 40–70 min). Taxis from the Jiefangbei area cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes depending on expressway conditions. DiDi is widely available.

CKG–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chongqing to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance2,333 mi / 3,754 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CKG
IATA / ICAOCKG / ZUCK
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr48.6M
Elevation1,365 ft / 416 m
Destination: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CKG to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,333 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CKG to CMB: China Southern Airlines and Chongqing Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Guangzhou Baiyun and Kuala Lumpur.
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Chongqing.
Yes, return flights from CMB to CKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TFU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CKG to CMB

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Chongqing Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CKG to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CKG to CMB is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,333 miles (3,754 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Guangzhou Baiyun and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU).