Zurich to Colombo Flights (ZRH to CMB)

Route Reference

Zurich to Colombo

ZRH

Zurich

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CMB

Colombo

Distance	8,021 km / 4,984 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 9.4 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Europe/Zurich
Destination Time Zone	Asia/Colombo

Airlines Based in Switzerland or Sri Lanka

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

LX Swiss International Air Lines UL SriLankan Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*ZRHCMB HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair ZRHCMB tells you the flight departs Zurich and arrives in Colombo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Zurich from Colombo?

Zurich (ZRH) is approximately 8,021 km (4,984 miles) from Colombo (CMB).

How long is the flight from Zurich to Colombo?

A nonstop flight from ZRH to CMB takes roughly 9.4 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Colombo?

Zurich is on Europe/Zurich and Colombo is on Asia/Colombo — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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