CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,968 km
4,951 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
7,968 km
4,951 mi / 4,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
316°
northwest

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CMB LUG
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code CMB LUG
ICAO Code VCBI LSZA
City Colombo Lugano
Country Sri Lanka Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 30 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.000000, 8.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 7,968 kilometers (4,951 miles / 4,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 16:38 in Colombo, it's 12:08 in Lugano. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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