Beijing to Colombo (PKX–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,178 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 20m 3UAQCZ → UL Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Colombo flights
CKG Chongqing 9h 55m 3UCZEY → CZOQ Chongqing (CKG) to Colombo flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 14m 3UAYEY → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Colombo flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 11h 10m 3UCZEY → CA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Colombo flights
HKG Hong Kong 11h 13m CXCZHU → AYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Colombo flights
KMG Kunming 11h 25m 3UCZEY → MU Kunming (KMG) to Colombo flights
ICN Seoul 11h 30m CACZMU → KEUL Seoul (ICN) to Colombo flights
MLE Malé 13h 5m JD → AICZEK Malé (MLE) to Colombo flights
KUL Sepang 14h 25m CZMFMH → AKJLMH Sepang (KUL) to Colombo flights
SIN Singapore 14h 35m GAVA → 8MAYJL Singapore (SIN) to Colombo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Beijing to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,178 mi 8h 35m nonstop -2.5h behind

PKX–CMB had nonstop service from Jet Aviation Flight Services, last on the schedule in June 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 3,178 miles in 8h 35m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PKX–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
CAN ~9h 20m CKG ~9h 55m PVG ~10h 14m TFU ~11h 10m HKG ~11h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,084
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
-2.5h
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Beijing.
PKX: CST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
3,178 mi / 5,115 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 35m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

PKX–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance3,178 mi / 5,115 km
Flight time8h 35m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 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 PKX to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take about 8h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 3,178 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PKX to CMB: Jet Aviation Flight Services. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Chongqing Jiangbei and Shanghai Pudong.
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from CMB to PKX 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 PKX to CMB

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) had nonstop service from Jet Aviation Flight Services, last on the schedule in June 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.

PKX to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to CMB is about 8 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,178 miles (5,115 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Chongqing Jiangbei and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.