Colombo to Riyadh (CMB–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UL SriLankan
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6:15 PM
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9:20 PM
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Colombo to Riyadh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,511 mi 5h 35m nonstop -2.5h behind 25 1-stop hubs

CMB–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,511 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 7 333 5h35 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (7 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 RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,040
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
-2.5h
Riyadh is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 3.5:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,511 mi / 4,040 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m.
Facts

CMB–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance2,511 mi / 4,040 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 5h 35m. The route covers 2,511 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CMB to RUH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRV, MCT, BOM, SVO, BKK, COK, ZRH, SHJ, BLR, DOH, DEL, PKX, AUH, DXB, LHE, CAN, JED, HKG, IST, PVG, DAC, FRA, HYD, CDG and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riyadh is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.
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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 RUH

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to RUH ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,511 miles (4,040 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TRV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.