CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,021 km
4,984 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,021 km
4,984 mi / 4,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
318°
northwest

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CMB ZRH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code CMB ZRH
ICAO Code VCBI LSZH
City Colombo Zurich
Country Sri Lanka Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 30 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 47.460000, 8.550000

Colombo (CMB) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,021 kilometers (4,984 miles / 4,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 12:37 in Colombo, it's 08:07 in Zurich. 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 1,386 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 99° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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