CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,904 km
4,912 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
7,904 km
4,912 mi / 4,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
317°
northwest

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CMB SMV
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code CMB SMV
ICAO Code VCBI LSZS
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 30 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.530000, 9.880000

Colombo (CMB) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 7,904 kilometers (4,912 miles / 4,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Colombo, it's 15:50 in Samedan Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,570 feet between the two airports. Samedan Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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