New York to Colombo (JFK–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JFK and CMB. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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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 35m ASB6MH → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 55m DEDLET → UL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Colombo flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h AAAFAY → ACUL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Colombo flights
IST Istanbul 19h 15m 6EAVB6 → TK Istanbul (IST) to Colombo flights
DXB Dubai 19h 25m EK → ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 19h 47m EY → AZETEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo flights
HKG Hong Kong 22h 53m CXLAMH → AYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Colombo flights
DEL New Delhi 23h 22m AAAI → AIJLSQ New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 24h 1m CACKMU → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Colombo flights
SIN Singapore 25h 39m SQ → 8MAYJL Singapore (SIN) to Colombo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
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.

Also explore JFK Routes CMB Routes JFK Live Flights CMB Live Flights JFK Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
DOH ~18h 35m FRA ~18h 55m CDG ~19h 0m IST ~19h 15m DXB ~19h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,069
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
JFK → CMB
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
CMB → JFK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

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.

Facts

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
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to CMB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle.
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, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.