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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
OQ2393
OQ Chongqing
32N
12:00 PM
CST TT3
3:40 PM
+0530
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2393
CZ China Southern
32N
12:30 PM
CST TT3
3:40 PM
+0530
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OQ2394
OQ Chongqing
32N
10:15 PM
+0530
5:30 AM+1
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2394
CZ China Southern
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 nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chongqing to Colombo
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,333 mi 5h 40m nonstop -2.5h behind 10 1-stop hubs

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, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 6h10
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
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
732
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.

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 to 6h 10m.
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 to 6h 10m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: CKG
IATA / ICAOCKG / ZUCK
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 approximately 5h 40m to 6h 10m. The route covers 2,333 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and Chongqing Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CKG to CMB. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, CAN, SIN, KMG, BKK, DMK, KUL, DXB, PVG and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 5 hours 40 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes. 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

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.