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Flights from Shanghai to Colombo – Airlines & connecting routes

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SHA to CMB flights and routes map SHA to CMB – All flight route options from Hongqiao International, China to Bandaranaike International, Sri Lanka. These flights are operated by 8 different airlines through 5 different connections. The shortest flight time is 10 hours and 50 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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China SHA Hongqiao Shanghai, China
Sri Lanka CMB Bandaranaike , Sri Lanka
SHA
Hongqiao
ChinaShanghai, China
Bandaranaike
Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka
CMB
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Hong Kong HKG
1 stop with Cathay Pacific. 0-2 flights per day.

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12h 40m

Via Hong Kong HKG
1 stop with Cathay Pacific.
12h 40m
0-2 flights per day.
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Via Kunming KMG
1 stop with China Eastern Airlines. 0-2 flights per day.

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13h 55m

Via Kunming KMG
1 stop with China Eastern Airlines.
13h 55m
0-2 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Guangzhou CAN With Air China & SriLankan Airlines 0-1 flights per day.

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12h 45m

Via Guangzhou CAN
12h 45m
With Air China & SriLankan Airlines 0-1 flights per day.
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Via Chengdu TFU With Juneyao Airlines & Air China 0-1 flights per day.

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13h 10m

Via Chengdu TFU
13h 10m
With Juneyao Airlines & Air China 0-1 flights per day.
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Via Beijing PEK With Air China & SriLankan Airlines
Begins in 27/10

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13h 50m

Begins in 27/10
Via Beijing PEK
13h 50m
With Air China & SriLankan Airlines
Begins in 27/10
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Via Kunming KMG With Juneyao Airlines & China Eastern Airlines 0-2 flights per day.
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13h 55m

Via Kunming KMG
13h 55m
With Juneyao Airlines & China Eastern Airlines 0-2 flights per day.
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Shanghai to Colombo flights

With over 42 flights every week and 5 different airlines you have a wide range of options. While flying to Colombo from Shanghai you will be doing a stopover in Hong Kong, Guangzhou or any other of the 5 alternatives with flight connections.

Are there any non-stop flights from SHA to CMB?

There are no direct or non-stop flights from Hongqiao International, SHA to Bandaranaike International, CMB.

Tip! You can also fly to Colombo from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Shanghai to Colombo with Cathay Pacific

If you fly from Shanghai with Cathay Pacific you will do a stopover in Hong Kong, HKG before reaching Colombo. This flight trip will take 12 hours and 40 minutes and you can fly every day of the week except Mondays and Tuesday with departures at 13:20, 13:35 or 16:50. Cathay Pacific is a member of the air alliance OneWorld.

Distance & flight times: Hongqiao International to Bandaranaike International

The shortest flight time between SHA and CMB is 12 hours and 40 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
HKG Hong Kong12h 40m3h 45m3276 miles (5271 km)
CAN Guangzhou12h 45m4h 55m3230 miles (5197 km)
TFU Chengdu13h 10m4h 25m3275 miles (5269 km)
PEK Beijing13h 50m2h 40m3899 miles (6273 km)
KMG Kunming13h 55m2h 45m3174 miles (5107 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.SHA-CMB flight routesShanghai to Colombo flight routes illustrated on a map.
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From China to Colombo

Below is a list of other cities in China with flights to Colombo with either non-stop or connecting flights.

The fastest way to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Colombo (CMB) is via Hong Kong and it will take about 12 hours and 40 minutes. The second fastest route is via Guangzhou and will take 12 hours and 45 minutes.

You can fly with Cathay Pacific, Air China, SriLankan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines or China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai to Colombo.

The flight time between Hongqiao (SHA) and Bandaranaike International (CMB) via Hong Kong International Airport, HKG is 12 hours and 40 minutes.

No. But you can still purchase a 1 stop flight via Hong Kong, Guangzhou or any other route to Colombo (CMB).

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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