The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 9,399 kilometers (5,840 miles / 5,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in Abidjan, it's 10:29 in Hambantota. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hambantota (HRI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.