HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
8,031 km
4,990 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,031 km
4,990 mi / 4,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
317°
northwest

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HIM ZRH
Airport Name Minneriya Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code HIM ZRH
ICAO Code VCCH LSZH
City Hingurakgoda Zurich
Country Sri Lanka Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 170 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 8.050000, 80.980000 47.460000, 8.550000

Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,031 kilometers (4,990 miles / 4,336 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 21:14 in Hingurakgoda, it's 16:44 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 1,246 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Minneriya Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 98° (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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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