Sri Lanka to China Β· 2,255 miles (3,629 km)

Colombo (CMB) to Chengdu (TFU) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Chengdu (TFU): Air China. The two airports are 2,255 miles (3,629 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kunming, Kathmandu and Bangkok and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from CMB to TFU

  • Air China logo
    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book CMB to TFU with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CMB to TFU with one stop

11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    8L
    Air China logo
    +3
  • Via Kathmandu (KTM)SriLankan Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines and Air China
    SriLankan Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
  • Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
    Thai AirAsia logo
    Thai AirAsia logo
    Thai Lion Air logo
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
    Thai Airways International logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
    3U
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    +3
  • Via Male (MLE)Emirates, SriLankan Airlines and 4 more, then Sichuan Airlines and Maldivian
    Emirates logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
    Gulf Air logo
    +3
    3U
    Q2
  • Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air the whole way
    VietJet Air logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    3U
    VietJet Air logo
    9G
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)SriLankan Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more
    SriLankan Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 1 more
    Cathay Pacific logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
  • Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +1
    AirAsia X logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Air China logo
    +2
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
    Singapore Airlines logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4

CMB to TFU: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CMB to TFU?

Air China (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Chengdu (TFU).

How far is Colombo from Chengdu by plane?

Colombo (CMB) and Chengdu (TFU) are 2,255 miles (3,629 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 TFU award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does CMB to TFU cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CMB to TFU with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Colombo and Chengdu?

The most direct connections are through Kunming (KMG), Kathmandu (KTM), Bangkok (DMK), Bangkok (BKK) and Male (MLE). On 7 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.