How long is the flight from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.?

There are many flights that can get you from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. in 22h 05m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Air Canada, or Air India to get the fastest option. The distance from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. is about 8928 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular route from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.?

Consider Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways or American Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LK to WAS?

When flying from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C..

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Tue 3/179:50 pmCMB - IAD

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/278:20 pmIAD - CMB

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$909

Fri 3/209:30 pmCMB - IAD

1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways

Fri 5/83:35 pmIAD - CMB

1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/15

$1,007

Thu 4/21:10 pmCMB - DCA

2 stops38h 23mAir Canada

Mon 4/612:55 pmDCA - CMB

2 stops38h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 12/15

$1,223

Tue 3/1711:40 pmCMB - DCA

2 stops56h 49mAir India

Wed 5/276:30 amDCA - CMB

2 stops48h 05mAir India

Deal found 12/15

$1,715

Wed 1/284:15 amCMB - BWI

2 stops30h 07mQatar Airways

Sun 2/16:00 amBWI - CMB

2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/15

$1,739

Thu 4/211:15 amCMB - DCA

3 stops45h 03mEmirates

Mon 4/65:00 pmDCA - CMB

2 stops46h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/15

$2,123

Thu 1/299:50 amCMB - IAD

1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways

Sun 2/12:35 pmIAD - CMB

1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$1,067

Sat 1/3110:15 pmCMB - IAD

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/72:35 pmIAD - CMB

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,076

Mon 3/163:25 amCMB - BWI

2 stops25h 50mBritish Airways

Wed 5/279:30 pmBWI - CMB

2 stops28h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/15

$2,265

Wed 3/189:30 pmCMB - IAD

1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/2710:51 amIAD - CMB

2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,087

Tue 3/1712:25 amCMB - DCA

2 stops27h 10mAir Canada

Tue 5/268:40 pmDCA - CMB

2 stops30h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 12/15

$1,228

Fri 3/274:30 pmCMB - IAD

1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/2710:51 amIAD - CMB

2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,089

Tue 3/1712:25 amCMB - DCA

2 stops28h 50mAir Canada

Thu 5/286:55 pmDCA - CMB

2 stops28h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 12/15

$1,528

Tue 3/174:15 amCMB - BWI

2 stops29h 48mQatar Airways

Wed 5/276:34 amBWI - CMB

2 stops33h 41mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$1,780

Tue 3/174:15 amCMB - DCA

2 stops24h 03mQatar Airways

Wed 5/277:00 pmDCA - CMB

2 stops21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$1,939

Fri 1/93:25 amCMB - BWI

2 stops30h 57mQatar Airways

Sun 1/116:00 amBWI - CMB

2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$7,363

Fri 1/92:20 amCMB - BWI

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/118:35 pmBWI - CMB

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$9,667

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Fri 1/93:25 amCMB - BWI

2 stops30h 57mQatar Airways

Sun 1/116:00 amBWI - CMB

2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$7,363

Fri 1/92:20 amCMB - BWI

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/118:35 pmBWI - CMB

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$9,667

Sat 1/1011:55 amCMB - IAD

1 stop39h 15mSWISS

Sun 1/118:30 pmIAD - CMB

1 stop27h 15mSWISS

Deal found 12/16

$6,402

Wed 1/284:00 amCMB - IAD

1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways

Sun 2/12:35 pmIAD - CMB

1 stop31h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/15

$1,065

Wed 1/284:15 amCMB - BWI

2 stops30h 07mQatar Airways

Sun 2/16:00 amBWI - CMB

2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/15

$1,739

Wed 1/283:25 amCMB - IAD

2 stops28h 22mQatar Airways

Sun 2/18:05 pmIAD - CMB

1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/15

$1,833

Thu 1/2912:50 pmCMB - IAD

2 stops42h 34mAir Canada

Sun 2/110:06 pmIAD - CMB

2 stops51h 54mAir Canada

Deal found 12/14

$1,226

Thu 1/298:15 pmCMB - IAD

3 stops35h 32mEmirates

Sun 2/110:30 amIAD - CMB

2 stops21h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/15

$1,815

Sat 1/319:50 amCMB - IAD

1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways

Sat 2/72:35 pmIAD - CMB

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/17

$1,039

Sat 1/3110:15 pmCMB - IAD

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/72:35 pmIAD - CMB

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,076

One-way flights from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.
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Tue 6/165:15 pmCMB - DCA

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$918

Thu 1/19:15 amCMB - IAD

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,505

Thu 1/18:55 pmCMB - IAD

2 stops33h 05mAir France

Deal found 12/16

$1,795

Sat 1/106:15 pmCMB - IAD

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,202

Fri 1/92:20 amCMB - IAD

2 stops29h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 12/16

$3,258

Fri 1/92:20 amCMB - DCA

2 stops30h 06mAir Canada

Deal found 12/16

$3,258

Sat 1/1011:55 amCMB - IAD

1 stop39h 15mSWISS

Deal found 12/16

$3,305

Sat 1/107:40 amCMB - IAD

1 stop38h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$3,508

Sat 1/1011:15 amCMB - IAD

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$4,457

Sat 1/1010:15 amCMB - BWI

2 stops48h 14mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/16

$5,389

Fri 1/92:20 amCMB - BWI

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$5,444

Sat 1/108:15 pmCMB - BWI

3 stops36h 40mEmirates

Deal found 12/16

$6,623

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/17

9:50 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

8:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 40m

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ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/20

9:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/8

3:35 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,007

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/29

9:50 am-9:05 am

1 stop33h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

2:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,067

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/31

10:15 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

2:35 pm-2:50 am

1 stop25h 45m

$1,076

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/18

9:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

10:51 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,087

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - IAD

CMBIAD

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/27

4:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

10:51 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,089

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

1:10 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops38h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/6

12:55 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,223

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/17

12:25 am-6:05 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/26

8:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,228

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/17

12:25 am-7:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/28

6:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,528

ColomboWashington, D.C.

CMB - DCA

CMBDCA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/17

11:40 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops56h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/27

6:30 am-4:05 pm

2 stops48h 05m

$1,715

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Qatar Airways

7.4

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3,686 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,686 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,686 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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How long is the flight from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.?
There are many flights that can get you from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. in 22h 05m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Air Canada, or Air India to get the fastest option. The distance from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. is about 8928 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular route from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Can I find deals for flights from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.?
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Top 3 airlines flying from Sri Lanka to Washington, D.C.

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Qatar Airways	Cheapest$929	Average$1,406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$952	Average$1,250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,267	Average$1,357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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