Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo (PVG–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
332
1:55 PM
CST T1
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+0530
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MU China Eastern
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8:20 PM
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,168 mi 7h 35m nonstop -2.5h behind 14 1-stop hubs

PVG–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,168 miles in approximately 7h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 332 7h35 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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, PVG to CMB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
CAN ~16h 53m HKG ~17h 24m KMG ~18h 15m DMK ~20h 5m BKK ~20h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,129
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 Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 3.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
3,168 mi / 5,099 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 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.
Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

Facts

PVG–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance3,168 mi / 5,099 km
Flight time7h 35m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
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 PVG to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take approximately 7h 35m. The route covers 3,168 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PVG to CMB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAN, HKG, KMG, DMK, BKK, SIN, DEL, KUL, MLE, CKG, DXB, AUH, MEL and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from CMB to PVG 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 PVG to CMB

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to CMB ranges from 7 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,168 miles (5,099 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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