Colombo to Auckland (CMB–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CMB and AKL. Nearest airports to CMB with scheduled service: Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML, 25 mi) · Koggala Airport (KCT, 87 mi) · Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI, 105 mi)
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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
KUL Sepang 14h 40m 8DAKFY → 8METFY Sepang (KUL) to Auckland flights
SIN Singapore 15h 5m 8MACAY → AINZSQ Singapore (SIN) to Auckland flights
MEL Melbourne 15h 35m JQUL → 6EAIAY Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 16h 25m UL → 6EAIAS Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Auckland flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 19h UL → 3UCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Auckland flights
DXB Dubai 24h 45m AZDEEK → EK Dubai (DXB) to Auckland flights
HKG Hong Kong 25h 19m AYCXQF → AYCXLX Hong Kong (HKG) to Auckland flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 26h 45m MU → LAMUNZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Auckland flights
ICN Seoul 30h 15m KEUL → KE Seoul (ICN) to Auckland flights
NRT Narita 31h 5m UL → NZOZ Narita (NRT) to Auckland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colombo to Auckland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CMB and AKL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
KUL ~14h 40m SIN ~15h 5m MEL ~15h 35m SYD ~16h 25m CAN ~19h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
500
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6.5h
Auckland is 6.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · AKL: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 0.5:00 AM (next day) in Auckland.
Facts

CMB–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Auckland route.
Route details
Time difference+6.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to AKL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Changi and Melbourne.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AKL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Auckland is 6.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Changi and Melbourne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.