Distance From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Zürich Airport, CMB - ZRH Distance

The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 4984 miles or 8021 kilometers or 4328 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Zurich takes around 11 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 11 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CMB - ZRH

Kilometers		8021 km
Statute Miles		4984 miles
Nautical Miles		4328 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 27 minutes

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - CMB to ZRH Flight Path

Location of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport & Zürich Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to Zurich nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CMB - ZRH

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Zurich time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-18, 11:36:37 +0530
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-12-18, 07:06:37 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland