Colombo to Guangzhou (Huadu) (CMB–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UL880
UL SriLankan
332
1:50 PM
+0530
10:00 PM
CST
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL881
UL SriLankan
32A
2:47 AM
CST TT3
5:25 AM
+0530
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Colombo to Guangzhou (Huadu)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,483 mi 5h 40m nonstop +2.5h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

CMB–CAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,483 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–CAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 4 332 5h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to CAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,375
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
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 8.5:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
2,483 mi / 3,995 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m.
Getting from CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).

Guangzhou (Huadu) Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.

Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.

CMB–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance2,483 mi / 3,995 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take approximately 5h 40m. The route covers 2,483 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CMB to CAN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KMG, CKG, DAC, BKK, DEL, ICN, SIN, KUL, DMK, PVG, HKG, SVO, NRT, FRA, DXB, DOH, IST, LHR and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
Yes, return flights from CAN to CMB 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 CMB to CAN

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to CAN ranges from 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,483 miles (3,995 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via KMG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.