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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
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

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Hong Kong to Colombo
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,493 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2.5h behind 18 1-stop hubs

HKG–CMB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 2,493 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 333 5h50 Oneworld
CX Cathay Pacific 7 333 5h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AY, CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + CX (14 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, HKG to CMB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to CMB.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,033
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.

Other ways to reach Colombo from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Metric HKG→CMB CAN→CMB
Distance from HKG 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 4
Flight time 5h 50m 5h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,493 mi / 4,013 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka. The ETA is available online at eta.gov.lk and allows stays of up to 30 days. It can be extended to 90 days at the Department of Immigration in Colombo. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested at immigration.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance2,493 mi / 4,013 km
Flight time5h 50m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 9 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take approximately 5h 50m. The route covers 2,493 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from HKG to CMB. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLE, KMG, KUL, CAN, BOM, MAA, BLR, SIN, DEL, BKK, CKG, DOH, AUH, DXB, PVG, DAC, DMK and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from CMB to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HKG to CMB

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Cathay Pacific. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HKG to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to CMB ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,493 miles (4,013 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).