Colombo to Atlanta (CMB–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 8 hubs
DOH Doha 20h 40m ASATAY → MHQRWB Doha (DOH) to Atlanta flights
IST Istanbul 21h 16m TK → 6EPKTG Istanbul (IST) to Atlanta flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 21h 50m ACUL → AFAMDL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Atlanta flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 21h 50m AZETEY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Atlanta flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 23h 8m UL → 3S5YAF Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Atlanta flights
ICN Seoul 23h 15m UL → DLKE Seoul (ICN) to Atlanta flights
LHR London 33h 35m UL → AFAYBA London (LHR) to Atlanta flights
ZRH Zurich ~22h 8m WK → DL Zurich (ZRH) to Atlanta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colombo to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9.5h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
DOH ~20h 40m IST ~21h 16m CDG ~21h 50m AUH ~21h 50m ZRH ~22h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
700
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMB → ATL
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
Return
ATL → CMB
24%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
24%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9.5h
Atlanta is 9.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 8.5:00 AM in Atlanta.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CMB–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Atlanta route.
Route details
Time difference-9.5 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: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to ATL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, İstanbul and Charles de Gaulle.
Atlanta is 9.5 hours behind Colombo.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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 Hamad, İstanbul and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.