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How to get from Philadelphia to Colombo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Doha: about 19h 58m including the connection. Other options: via London, Zurich, Frankfurt and Paris. Two tickets from $991.

Flights from Philadelphia to Colombo

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha
19h 58m
two tickets, via Doha
$991
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,827 mi (14,206 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
19h 58m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Doha flight 12h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Colombo flight 4h 43m
two ticketsfrom $991
Via London
United Kingdom
20h 30m
with the connection
Philadelphia to London flight 7h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Colombo: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Colombo flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,806
Via Zurich
Switzerland
20h 30m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Zurich flight 7h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Colombo flight 9h 45m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
20h 50m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Frankfurt flight 7h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Colombo flight 10h
Via Paris
France
22h 8m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Paris flight 7h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Colombo: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to Colombo flight 11h 43m

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Colombo?
Via Doha: 12h 15m to the connection, 4h 43m after it, about 19h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Doha from $991. 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 Philadelphia and Colombo?
Doha (19h 58m total), London (20h 30m total), Zurich (20h 30m total), Frankfurt (20h 50m total) and Paris (22h 8m total).
How far is Colombo from Philadelphia?
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.