KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
8,151 km
5,065 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,151 km
5,065 mi / 4,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
318°
northwest

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KCT ZRH
Airport Name Koggala Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KCT ZRH
ICAO Code VCCK LSZH
City Galle Zurich
Country Sri Lanka Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 10 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 5.990000, 80.320000 47.460000, 8.550000

Galle (KCT) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,151 kilometers (5,065 miles / 4,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 09:34 in Galle, it's 05:04 in Zurich. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,406 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Koggala Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Galle (KCT) follows a heading of 100° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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