Colombo to Hong Kong (CMB–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX610
CX Cathay Pacific
333
12:45 AM
+0530 TMAIN
8:40 AM
HKT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX18
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
4:00 AM
+0530
11:50 AM
HKT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5857
AY Finnair
333
8:10 PM
HKT TT1
11:30 PM
+0530
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX611
CX Cathay Pacific
333
8:10 PM
HKT T1
11:30 PM
+0530
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Colombo to Hong Kong
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 2,493 mi 5h 20m nonstop +2.5h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

CMB–HKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 2,493 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–HKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 9 333, 74Y 5h20-5h25 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – CX
74Y Boeing 747-400F – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (9 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 HKG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to HKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,400
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
Hong Kong is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · HKG: HKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 8.5:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Distance & Flight Time
2,493 mi / 4,013 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m to 5h 25m.
Getting from HKG

Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.

Hong Kong Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.

CMB–HKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Hong Kong route.
Route details
Distance2,493 mi / 4,013 km
Flight time5h 20m to 5h 25m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 14 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to HKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Hong Kong International Airport take approximately 5h 20m to 5h 25m. The route covers 2,493 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from CMB to HKG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLE, DMK, BOM, BKK, CKG, KMG, CAN, KUL, BLR, MAA, PVG, DAC, DEL, ICN, SVO, SIN, NRT, DXB, AUH, DOH, IST, FRA, LHR, ZRH and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hong Kong is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
Yes, return flights from HKG 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 HKG

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to HKG ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,493 miles (4,013 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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