Colombo to Karachi (CMB–KHI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UL151
UL SriLankan
320
2:50 AM
+0530
5:45 AM
PKT
3h 25m
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UL152
UL SriLankan
320
6:55 AM
PKT TM
11:00 AM
+0530
3h 35m
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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
LHE Lahore 6h 50m MHULW2 → 9PPAPF Lahore (LHE) to Karachi flights
SHJ Sharjah 7h 25m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Karachi flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 7h 35m AZETEY → EYMS Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Karachi flights
DXB Dubai 7h 48m 8DAZDE → ACEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Karachi flights
DOH Doha 8h 30m ASATAY → ASATB6 Doha (DOH) to Karachi flights
KUL Sepang 10h 48m 8DAKFY → D7OD Sepang (KUL) to Karachi flights
DAC Dhaka 14h 5m ETUL → BG Dhaka (DAC) to Karachi flights
BKK Bangkok 15h 17m 8MACAY → TG Bangkok (BKK) to Karachi flights
RUH Riyadh 18h 15m UL → SVVS Riyadh (RUH) to Karachi flights
IST Istanbul 20h 28m TK → PKTK Istanbul (IST) to Karachi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colombo to Karachi
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,485 mi 3h 25m nonstop -0.5h behind

CMB–KHI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,485 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–KHI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 2 320 3h25 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to KHI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
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
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to KHI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
LHE ~6h 50m SHJ ~7h 25m AUH ~7h 35m DXB ~7h 48m DOH ~8h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
472
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
-0.5h
Karachi is 0.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · KHI: PKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 5.5:00 PM in Karachi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,485 mi / 2,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

CMB–KHI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Karachi route.
Route details
Distance1,485 mi / 2,391 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: KHI
Full nameJinnah International Airport
IATA / ICAOKHI / OPKC
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Passengers/yr6.7M
Elevation100 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to KHI flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Jinnah International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,485 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CMB to KHI: 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 Allama Iqbal, Sharjah and Zayed.
Karachi is 0.5 hours behind Colombo.
Yes, return flights from KHI to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to KHI

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

CMB to KHI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to KHI is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,485 miles (2,391 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Allama Iqbal, Sharjah and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.