CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,032 km
4,991 miles
EML
Emmen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
8,032 km
4,991 mi / 4,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
317°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CMB EML
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Emmen Airport
IATA Code CMB EML
ICAO Code VCBI LSME
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 30 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 47.090000, 8.310000

Colombo (CMB) to Emmen Airport (EML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Emmen Airport (EML) in Emmen Airport, Switzerland is 8,032 kilometers (4,991 miles / 4,337 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 05:59 in Colombo, it's 02:29 in Emmen Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,370 feet between the two airports. Emmen Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Emmen Airport (EML) 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 Emmen Airport (EML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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