New York to Colombo (JFK–CMB) — 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
DOH Doha 18h 43m ASB6MH ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 55m AAAFAY ACUL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Colombo flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 19h EY AZETEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo flights
IST Istanbul 19h 15m 6EAVB6 TK Istanbul (IST) to Colombo flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 19h 43m DEDLET ACUL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Colombo flights
DXB Dubai 21h 2m EK ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights
DEL New Delhi 21h 7m AAAI 6EAIJL New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo flights
HKG Hong Kong 22h 51m CXLAMH AYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Colombo flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 24h 40m CACKMU MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Colombo flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 25h 29m CSGCZ UL Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Colombo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9.5h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,073
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → CMB
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Return
CMB → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9.5h
Colombo is 9.5 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3.5:00 AM (next day) in Colombo.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

JFK–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Colombo route.
Route details
Time difference+9.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to CMB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Charles de Gaulle and Zayed.
Colombo is 9.5 hours ahead of New York.
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 Hamad, Charles de Gaulle and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.