Flights from Colombo to Philadelphia
Pick a departure date to see flights and seller prices
We search agencies and airlines for your day: nonstop and connecting flights, baggage, departure and arrival times.
Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Paris
- 22h 35m
- two tickets, via Paris
- $928
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 8,827 mi (14,206 km)
fastest
Via Paris
France
22h 35m
with the connection
Colombo to Paris
flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Philadelphia: Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Philadelphia
flight 8h 30m
two ticketsfrom $928
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 50m
with the connection
Colombo to London
flight 11h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Philadelphia: London Heathrow.
London to Philadelphia
flight 8h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,193
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 Philadelphia
Colombo to London
London: 3,542 mi (5,700 km) from Philadelphia, flight 11h 45m
from $318
Colombo to Paris
Paris: 3,707 mi (5,966 km) from Philadelphia, flight 11h 5m
from $414
Colombo to Warsaw
Warsaw: 4,339 mi (6,983 km) from Philadelphia, flight 12h 25m
Colombo to Moscow
Moscow: 4,744 mi (7,635 km) from Philadelphia, flight 9h 8m
from $480
Colombo to Istanbul
Istanbul: 5,095 mi (8,199 km) from Philadelphia, flight 8h 43m
from $304
Colombo to Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk: 5,751 mi (9,255 km) from Philadelphia, flight 9h 55m
To Philadelphia from cities closest to Colombo
Budapest to Philadelphia
Budapest: 4,520 mi (7,274 km) from Colombo, flight 9h 25m
from $541
Rome to Philadelphia
Rome: 4,739 mi (7,627 km) from Colombo, flight 9h 45m
Prague to Philadelphia
Prague: 4,771 mi (7,678 km) from Colombo, flight 9h 10m
from $560
Zurich to Philadelphia
Zurich: 4,994 mi (8,037 km) from Colombo, flight 8h 53m
Frankfurt to Philadelphia
Frankfurt: 5,024 mi (8,086 km) from Colombo, flight 8h 58m
from $483
Amsterdam to Philadelphia
Amsterdam: 5,206 mi (8,379 km) from Colombo, flight 8h 20m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Colombo to Philadelphia?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Paris.
What is the fastest way to fly from Colombo to Philadelphia?
Via Paris: 11h 5m to the connection, 8h 30m after it, about 22h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Colombo to Philadelphia with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $928. 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 Philadelphia?
Paris (22h 35m total) and London (22h 50m total).
How far is Philadelphia from Colombo?
8,827 mi (14,206 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.