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How to get from Los Angeles to Colombo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Doha: about 23h 23m including the connection. Other options: via Dubai, Zurich, Frankfurt and London. Two tickets from $1,016.

Flights from Los Angeles to Colombo

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha
23h 23m
two tickets, via Dubai
$1,016
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,368 mi (15,076 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
23h 23m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Doha flight 15h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Colombo flight 4h 43m
two ticketsfrom $1,079
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
23h 30m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Dubai flight 16h
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Colombo flight 4h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,016
Via Zurich
Switzerland
23h 50m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Zurich flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Colombo flight 9h 45m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
23h 55m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Frankfurt flight 10h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Colombo flight 10h
Via London
United Kingdom
24h
with the connection
Los Angeles to London flight 10h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Colombo: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Colombo flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,140

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 Colombo

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, +31° by day, sea +29°. In November it is +29° by day and +23° at night, sea +29°, with 25 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +23° +28° 18 days
Feb
+31° +23° +29° 11 days
Mar
+31° +24° +30° 20 days
Apr
+31° +25° +31° 24 days
May
+30° +25° +30° 30 days
Jun
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Jul
+29° +25° +29° 27 days
Aug
+29° +25° +29° 28 days
Sep
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Oct
+29° +24° +29° 28 days
Nov
+29° +23° +29° 25 days
Dec
+30° +23° +29° 20 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), 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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Colombo?
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 Los Angeles to Colombo?
Via Doha: 15h 40m to the connection, 4h 43m after it, about 23h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,016. 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 Los Angeles and Colombo?
Doha (23h 23m total), Dubai (23h 30m total), Zurich (23h 50m total), Frankfurt (23h 55m total) and London (24h total).
How far is Colombo from Los Angeles?
9,368 mi (15,076 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.