CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,973 km
4,954 miles
ZJI
Locarno Airport
Switzerland
Distance
7,973 km
4,954 mi / 4,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
316°
northwest

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CMB ZJI
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Locarno Airport
IATA Code CMB ZJI
ICAO Code VCBI LSZL
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 30 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 46.160000, 8.880000

Colombo (CMB) to Locarno Airport (ZJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Locarno Airport (ZJI) in Locarno Airport, Switzerland is 7,973 kilometers (4,954 miles / 4,305 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 00:46 in Colombo, it's 20:16 in Locarno Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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