Colombo to Seattle (CMB–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
SIN Singapore 20h 35m 8MACAY → SQ Singapore (SIN) to Seattle flights
HKG Hong Kong 20h 43m AYCXQF → CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Seattle flights
DOH Doha 21h 40m ASATAY → MHQRWB Doha (DOH) to Seattle flights
IST Istanbul 22h 29m TK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Seattle flights
DXB Dubai 23h 15m 8DAZDE → EK Dubai (DXB) to Seattle flights
CKG Chongqing 23h 20m CZOQ → HU Chongqing (CKG) to Seattle flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 29m UL → 3SDELH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Seattle flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 26h 48m ACUL → AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Seattle flights
NRT Narita 27h 15m UL → ASJLMH Narita (NRT) to Seattle flights
ICN Seoul 27h 40m UL → ASDLKE Seoul (ICN) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colombo to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CMB and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Colombo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
SIN ~20h 35m HKG ~20h 43m DOH ~21h 40m IST ~22h 29m DXB ~23h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
714
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMB → SEA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
SEA → CMB
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12.5h
Seattle is 12.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 5.5:00 AM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CMB–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-12.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Singapore Changi, Hong Kong and Hamad.
Seattle is 12.5 hours behind Colombo.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi, Hong Kong and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.