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Colombo Shanghai
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Wed., 11 Dec. CMB - PVG
Sun., 15 Dec. PVG - CMB
$902 $853
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Colombo Shanghai
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Thu., 12 Dec. CMB - PVG
-10 %
$273 $246
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Colombo Shanghai
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Mon., 02 Dec. CMB - SHA
Thu., 05 Dec. SHA - CMB
$969 $949
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
231% Trains are 231% more expensive in Shanghai than in Colombo.
Colombo $0.26
Shanghai $0.86
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
22% The average meal is 22% more expensive in Shanghai than in Colombo.
Colombo $5.28
Shanghai $6.42
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 4.7 CNY
1 CNY = 0.22 AUD
Last checked on 21 November 2024
Distance: 5093 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 27 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 7 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Colombo and Shanghai is of around 07:05 hours on average, considering an average distance of 5,099 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Shanghai is $246. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Colombo?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 3.42 AUD, 443% more expensive than Colombo, with a fare of 0.63 AUD, while train tickets costs 231% more in Shanghai: 0.86 AUD against 0.26 AUD in Colombo. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.42 AUD in Shanghai, 22% more than the 5.28 AUD in Colombo. The price of the coffee is around 33% more expensive in Shanghai, with an average of 5.37 AUD , while in Colombo the coffee costs 4.03 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Colombo to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Colombo. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo the temperatures can reach an average of 34.0 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 20.54 ºC average degrees reported in Colombo. During the winter period, Colombo can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Colombo and Shanghai?
The main airport route flying between Colombo and Shanghai is: Katunayake International (CMB) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s): China Eastern Airlines. Srilankan Airlines.

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