Chengdu (Jianyang) to Colombo (TFU–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
MAA Chennai 7h 50m 3U → 6EAICX Chennai (MAA) to Colombo flights
KUL Sepang 8h 55m 3UD7MH → AKJLMH Sepang (KUL) to Colombo flights
MLE Malé 9h 5m 3U → AICZEK Malé (MLE) to Colombo flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 45m 3UAQCA → UL Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Colombo flights
BKK Bangkok 9h 45m 3U9CCZ → 8MAYJL Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo flights
KMG Kunming 9h 50m 3U8LCA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Colombo flights
KTM Kathmandu 10h 10m 3UCA → UL Kathmandu (KTM) to Colombo flights
HKG Hong Kong 11h 23m CACXCZ → AYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Colombo flights
BOM Mumbai 11h 33m 3U → 6EAFAI Mumbai (BOM) to Colombo flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 12h 3UAYBA → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Colombo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chengdu (Jianyang) to Colombo
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,255 mi 5h 45m nonstop -2.5h behind

TFU–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 2,255 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Colombo (CMB) Colombo to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 319 5h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (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, TFU 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 TFU to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
MAA ~7h 50m KUL ~8h 55m MLE ~9h 5m CAN ~9h 45m BKK ~9h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,321
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Colombo from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Metric TFU→CMB CKG→CMB
Distance from TFU – 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 6
Flight time 5h 45m 5h 40m
Chongqing (CKG) to Colombo flights
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 3.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,255 mi / 3,629 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m 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.
Getting to TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

Facts

TFU–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance2,255 mi / 3,629 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TFU
Full nameChengdu Tianfu International Airport
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 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 TFU to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,255 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TFU to CMB: Air China.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chennai, Kuala Lumpur and Velana.
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Yes, return flights from CMB to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 TFU to CMB

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to CMB is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,255 miles (3,629 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chennai, Kuala Lumpur and Velana. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).