WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
8,198 km
5,094 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,198 km
5,094 mi / 4,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
318°
northwest

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WRZ ZRH
Airport Name Wirawila Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code WRZ ZRH
ICAO Code VCCW LSZH
City Weerawila Zurich
Country Sri Lanka Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 50 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 6.250000, 81.240000 47.460000, 8.550000

Weerawila (WRZ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,198 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,427 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 12:12 in Weerawila, it's 07:42 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 1,366 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Wirawila Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Weerawila (WRZ) 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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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