How to get from Colombo to Washington: connecting flights, about 22h 23m total

Flights from Colombo to Washington

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Abu Dhabi: 22h 23m
two tickets, via Istanbul: $982
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 8,942 mi (14,390 km)

fastest

Via Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

22h 23m

with the connection

Colombo to Abu Dhabi flight 4h 38m

Connection of about 3h

Abu Dhabi to Washington flight 14h 45m

two ticketsfrom $1,285

Via Dubai

United Arab Emirates

22h 25m

with the connection

Colombo to Dubai flight 4h 40m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Washington: Dubai.

Dubai to Washington flight 14h 45m

two ticketsfrom $1,054

Via Doha

Qatar

22h 35m

with the connection

Colombo to Doha flight 5h

Connection of about 3h

Doha to Washington flight 14h 35m

two ticketsfrom $1,089

Via Paris

France

22h 40m

with the connection

Colombo to Paris flight 11h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Washington: Charles de Gaulle.

Paris to Washington flight 8h 35m

two ticketsfrom $1,122

Via Istanbul

Turkiye

22h 51m

with the connection

Colombo to Istanbul flight 8h 43m

Connection of about 3h

Istanbul to Washington flight 11h 8m

two ticketsfrom $982

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.

When to visit Washington

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, September and October, +20° to +26° by day. In November it is +14° by day and +4° at night, with 8 rainy days.

Jan

+6° −2° 8 days

Feb

+9° −1° 10 days

Mar

+15° +3° 8 days

Apr

+20° +8° 11 days

May

+24° +13° 12 days

Jun

+29° +18° 12 days

Jul

+31° +21° 16 days

Aug

+30° +20° 13 days

Sep

+26° +17° 11 days

Oct

+20° +10° 8 days

Nov

+14° +4° 8 days

Dec

+9° 0° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Colombo to cities closest to Washington

Colombo to London London: 3,665 mi (5,898 km) from Washington, flight 11h 45m from $318 Colombo to Paris Paris: 3,831 mi (6,166 km) from Washington, flight 11h 5m from $414 Colombo to Warsaw Warsaw: 4,461 mi (7,179 km) from Washington, flight 12h 25m Colombo to Moscow Moscow: 4,860 mi (7,822 km) from Washington, flight 9h 8m from $480 Colombo to Istanbul Istanbul: 5,218 mi (8,398 km) from Washington, flight 8h 43m from $304 Colombo to Novosibirsk Novosibirsk: 5,843 mi (9,403 km) from Washington, flight 9h 55m

To Washington from cities closest to Colombo

Dubai to Washington Dubai: 2,055 mi (3,308 km) from Colombo, flight 14h 45m from $505 Abu Dhabi to Washington Abu Dhabi: 2,075 mi (3,339 km) from Colombo, flight 14h 45m from $510 Doha to Washington Doha: 2,258 mi (3,634 km) from Colombo, flight 14h 35m from $505 Riyadh to Washington Riyadh: 2,513 mi (4,044 km) from Colombo, flight 14h 13m Addis Ababa to Washington Addis Ababa: 2,814 mi (4,529 km) from Colombo, flight 17h 10m Jeddah to Washington Jeddah: 2,891 mi (4,653 km) from Colombo, flight 13h 40m from $391

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Colombo to Washington?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Abu Dhabi.

What is the fastest way to fly from Colombo to Washington?

Via Abu Dhabi: 4h 38m to the connection, 14h 45m after it, about 22h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Colombo to Washington with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Istanbul from $982. 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 Washington?

Abu Dhabi (22h 23m total), Dubai (22h 25m total), Doha (22h 35m total), Paris (22h 40m total) and Istanbul (22h 51m total).

How far is Washington from Colombo?

8,942 mi (14,390 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.