Flights from Colombo to Houston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Doha
- 24h 15m
- two tickets, via Istanbul
- $1,046
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 9,882 mi (15,904 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
24h 15m
with the connection
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
24h 20m
with the connection
Colombo to Dubai
flight 4h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Houston: Dubai.
Dubai to Houston
flight 16h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,257
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
24h 51m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,046
Via Paris
France
24h 55m
with the connection
Colombo to Paris
flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Houston: Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Houston
flight 10h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,283
Via London
United Kingdom
25h 15m
with the connection
Colombo to London
flight 11h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Houston: London Heathrow.
London to Houston
flight 10h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,635
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Colombo to cities closest to Houston
Colombo to London
London: 4,849 mi (7,804 km) from Houston, flight 11h 45m
from $318
Colombo to Paris
Paris: 5,025 mi (8,087 km) from Houston, flight 11h 5m
from $414
Colombo to Warsaw
Warsaw: 5,598 mi (9,009 km) from Houston, flight 12h 25m
Colombo to Moscow
Moscow: 5,912 mi (9,515 km) from Houston, flight 9h 8m
from $480
Colombo to Istanbul
Istanbul: 6,393 mi (10,288 km) from Houston, flight 8h 43m
from $304
Colombo to Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk: 6,580 mi (10,590 km) from Houston, flight 9h 55m
To Houston from cities closest to Colombo
Dubai to Houston
Dubai: 2,055 mi (3,308 km) from Colombo, flight 16h 40m
from $656
Doha to Houston
Doha: 2,258 mi (3,634 km) from Colombo, flight 16h 15m
Istanbul to Houston
Istanbul: 3,904 mi (6,283 km) from Colombo, flight 13h 8m
from $466
Rome to Houston
Rome: 4,739 mi (7,627 km) from Colombo, flight 12h 40m
from $454
Frankfurt to Houston
Frankfurt: 5,024 mi (8,086 km) from Colombo, flight 11h 5m
from $622
Amsterdam to Houston
Amsterdam: 5,206 mi (8,379 km) from Colombo, flight 10h 43m
from $517
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Colombo to Houston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.
What is the fastest way to fly from Colombo to Houston?
Via Doha: 5h to the connection, 16h 15m after it, about 24h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Colombo to Houston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Istanbul from $1,046. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Colombo and Houston?
Doha (24h 15m total), Dubai (24h 20m total), Istanbul (24h 51m total), Paris (24h 55m total) and London (25h 15m total).
How far is Houston from Colombo?
9,882 mi (15,904 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.