Colombo (CMB) to Seoul (ICN) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Seoul (ICN): SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 3,583 miles (5,767 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kunming, Chongqing and Chengdu and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CMB to ICN
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book CMB to ICN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
What CMB to ICN costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 18,000 | 42,500 | $15–230 |
| Iberia Club | 18,000 | 42,500 | $65–360 |
| British Airways Club | 20,750 | 62,000 | $35–260 |
| American AAdvantage | 22,500 | 40,000 | $15–60 |
| JAL Mileage Bank | 23,000 | 42,000 | $15–60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 | 63,000 | $95–280 |
CMB to ICN with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Chongqing Airlines, then Air China and Asiana AirlinesOQ
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China the whole way3U
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)SriLankan Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Korean Air and 1 more
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
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- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+7
- Via Kathmandu (KTM)SriLankan Airlines, then Korean Air
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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+2 - Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Tokyo (NRT)SriLankan Airlines, then Jeju Air, Ethiopian Airlines and 11 more
+10 - Via Jakarta (CGK)SriLankan Airlines, then Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air and 2 more
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CMB to ICN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CMB to ICN?
SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Seoul (ICN).
How far is Colombo from Seoul by plane?
Colombo (CMB) and Seoul (ICN) are 3,583 miles (5,767 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CMB to ICN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does CMB to ICN cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 18,000 miles in economy with Qatar Airways Privilege Club and 40,000 in business with American AAdvantage, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Colombo and Seoul?
The most direct connections are through Kunming (KMG), Chongqing (CKG), Chengdu (TFU), Shanghai (PVG) and Guangzhou (CAN). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.