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

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UL SriLankan
333
12:20 PM
KST T1
5:00 PM
+0530
8h 10m
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UL SriLankan
333
7:50 PM
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7:35 AM+1
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8h 15m
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Seoul to Colombo
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,584 mi 8h 10m nonstop -3.5h behind 25 1-stop hubs

ICN–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,584 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ICN–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines Also: KE 2 333 8h10 – Oneworld KE
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – 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, ICN to CMB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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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 ICN to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,487
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
-3.5h
Colombo is 3.5 hours behind Seoul.
ICN: KST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 2.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
3,584 mi / 5,768 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 10m.
Getting to ICN

AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.

Facts

ICN–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seoul to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance3,584 mi / 5,768 km
Flight time8h 10m
Time difference-3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: ICN
Full nameIncheon International Airport
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICN to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Incheon International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take approximately 8h 10m. The route covers 3,584 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ICN to CMB. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAC, KTM, DMK, UAM, HKG, CAN, MEL, DEL, IST, KMG, BKK, SIN, AUH, PKX, KUL, DOH, PVG, ZRH, CKG, NRT, SYD, DXB, CGK, CDG and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 3.5 hours behind Seoul.
Yes, return flights from CMB to ICN 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 ICN to CMB

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

ICN to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ICN to CMB ranges from 8 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,584 miles (5,768 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.