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How to get from Seattle to Colombo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dubai: about 22h 30m including the connection. Other options: via Hong Kong, London, Tokyo and Istanbul. Two tickets from $1,004.

Flights from Seattle to Colombo

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dubai
22h 30m
two tickets, via Dubai
$1,004
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,433 mi (13,572 km)
fastest
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
22h 30m
with the connection
Seattle to Dubai flight 15h
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Colombo flight 4h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,004
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
22h 53m
with the connection
Seattle to Hong Kong flight 14h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Hong Kong to Colombo flight 5h 43m
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 58m
with the connection
Seattle to London flight 9h 33m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Colombo: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Colombo flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,255
Via Tokyo
Japan
22h 58m
with the connection
Seattle to Tokyo flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Colombo: Narita International.
Tokyo to Colombo flight 9h 28m
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
23h
with the connection
Seattle to Istanbul flight 12h
Connection of about 3h
Istanbul to Colombo flight 8h

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 Seattle to Colombo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dubai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Seattle to Colombo?
Via Dubai: 15h to the connection, 4h 30m after it, about 22h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Seattle to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,004. 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 Seattle and Colombo?
Dubai (22h 30m total), Hong Kong (22h 53m total), London (22h 58m total), Tokyo (22h 58m total) and Istanbul (23h total).
How far is Colombo from Seattle?
8,433 mi (13,572 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.