Distance From Palaviya Airport to Zürich Airport

The distance from Palaviya Airport () to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 4942 miles or 7954 kilometers or 4292 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 Puttalam ( Sri Lanka ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puttalam and Zurich takes around 11 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palaviya Airport, Puttalam, Sri Lanka to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 11 hours 21 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 • - ZRH

Kilometers		7954 km
Statute Miles		4942 miles
Nautical Miles		4292 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 21 minutes

Palaviya Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - to ZRH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Zurich, Switzerland. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ZRH

Time difference between Puttalam (Sri Lanka) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Zurich time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Puttalam.

Location	Local Time
Puttalam (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-21, 00:42:40 +0530
Zurich (Switzerland)	2026-09-20, 21:12:40 CEST

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

Palaviya Airport ( / ) Puttalam, Sri Lanka

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland