Beijing to Colombo (PEK–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
CKG Chongqing 9h 15m 3UCAHU CZOQ Chongqing (CKG) to Colombo flights
BKK Bangkok 10h 5m CAHUPG 8MAYJL Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo flights
KMG Kunming 10h 10m 3U8LCA MU Kunming (KMG) to Colombo flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 13m AFCAEY MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Colombo flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 10h 25m CAHUSC CA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Colombo flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 10h 25m CAHUSC UL Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Colombo flights
HKG Hong Kong 10h 48m CACXHU AYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Colombo flights
ICN Seoul 10h 55m CAKEMF KEUL Seoul (ICN) to Colombo flights
SIN Singapore 12h 16m CAETSQ 8MAYJL Singapore (SIN) to Colombo flights
DEL New Delhi 14h 40m CA 6EAIJL New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Beijing to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2.5h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,721
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 Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Metric PEK→CMB PKX→CMB
Distance from PEK 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before traveling to Sri Lanka. China is among the countries whose ETA fee has been waived under an expanded visa-free framework, making the application free of charge. The ETA permits stays of up to 30 days with double entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

PEK–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Colombo route.
Route details
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to CMB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chongqing Jiangbei, Suvarnabhumi and Kunming Changshui.
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Beijing.
Nearby alternatives include PKX. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Suvarnabhumi and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).