Karachi to Colombo (KHI–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,485 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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 9 hubs
DXB Dubai 7h 33m EKFZPA → ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights
LHE Lahore 7h 45m 9PPAPF → MHUL Lahore (LHE) to Colombo flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 7h 55m EYMS → AZETEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo flights
SHJ Sharjah 8h 25m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Colombo flights
KUL Sepang 8h 39m OD → AKJLMH Sepang (KUL) to Colombo flights
BKK Bangkok 9h 35m TG → 8MAYJL Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo flights
DOH Doha 12h 30m ASATB6 → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
IST Istanbul 16h 50m PKTK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Colombo flights
KWI Kuwait City 22h 40m J9 → J9KUUL Kuwait City (KWI) to Colombo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Karachi to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,485 mi 3h 35m nonstop +0.5h ahead

KHI–CMB had nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,485 miles in 3h 35m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KHI–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 2 – – – Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KHI to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DXB ~7h 33m LHE ~7h 45m AUH ~7h 55m SHJ ~8h 25m KUL ~8h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
393
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
+0.5h
Colombo is 0.5 hours ahead of Karachi.
KHI: PKT · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Karachi, it's 6.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,485 mi / 2,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

KHI–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Karachi to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance1,485 mi / 2,391 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KHI
Full nameJinnah International Airport
IATA / ICAOKHI / OPKC
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Passengers/yr6.7M
Elevation100 ft / 30 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 KHI to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Jinnah International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,485 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KHI to CMB: SriLankan Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dubai, Allama Iqbal and Zayed.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Colombo is 0.5 hours ahead of Karachi.
Yes, return flights from CMB to KHI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KHI to CMB

Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) had nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

KHI to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KHI to CMB is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,485 miles (2,391 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Allama Iqbal and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.