Colombo to Seoul (CMB–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UL470
UL SriLankan
332
7:50 PM
+0530
7:35 AM+1
KST
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE5471cs
KE Korean
332
11:45 AM
KST T1
4:25 PM
+0530
8h 10m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL471+1
UL SriLankan
333
12:20 PM
KST T1
5:00 PM
+0530
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 10h 44m UL CZKEOZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Seoul flights
BKK Bangkok 10h 50m 8MACAY 7C7LAC Bangkok (BKK) to Seoul flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 11h 10m CA 3UCAOZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Seoul flights
CKG Chongqing 11h 15m CZOQ CAKJOZ Chongqing (CKG) to Seoul flights
HKG Hong Kong 11h 23m AYCXQF 7CACBX Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul flights
SIN Singapore 11h 25m 8MACAY 7CAIKE Singapore (SIN) to Seoul flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 35m MU 9CCZFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Seoul flights
KUL Sepang 11h 50m 8DAKFY D7KEMH Sepang (KUL) to Seoul flights
DEL New Delhi 11h 58m 6EAIAY AIKE New Delhi (DEL) to Seoul flights
NRT Narita 12h 5m UL 7CBXET Narita (NRT) to Seoul flights
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Colombo to Seoul
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,584 mi 8h 15m nonstop +3.5h ahead

CMB–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,584 miles in approximately 8h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 2 332 8h15 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (2 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 ICN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,585
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
+3.5h
Seoul is 3.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 9.5:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
3,584 mi / 5,768 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 15m gate to gate.
Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

CMB–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance3,584 mi / 5,768 km
Flight time8h 15m
Time difference+3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Incheon International Airport take about 8h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 3,584 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CMB to ICN: SriLankan Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Suvarnabhumi and Chengdu Tianfu.
Seoul is 3.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
Yes, return flights from ICN 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 ICN

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to ICN is about 8 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,584 miles (5,768 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Suvarnabhumi and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.