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

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JD487
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
333
8:15 AM
CST
2:20 PM
+0530
8h 35m
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JD488
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services
333
4:20 PM
+0530
1:55 AM+1
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7h 5m
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Beijing to Colombo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 3,178 mi 8h 35m nonstop -2.5h behind 16 1-stop hubs

PKX–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet Aviation Flight Services leads the route. The flight covers 3,178 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PKX–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 1 333 8h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – JD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JD (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PKX to CMB direction.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,037
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
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 approximately 8h 35m. The route covers 3,178 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jet Aviation Flight Services.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PKX to CMB. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KMG, MCT, CAN, HKG, MLE, BKK, CKG, PVG, SIN, SVO, AUH, KUL, DOH, IST, ICN and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PKX to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to CMB ranges from 8 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,178 miles (5,115 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via KMG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.