ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,981 km
5,580 miles
HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,981 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
85°
east

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ACC HRI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA Code ACC HRI
ICAO Code DGAA VCRI
City Accra Hambantota
Country Ghana Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Colombo
Elevation 205 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 6.280000, 81.120000

Accra (ACC) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 8,981 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Ghana 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 06:10 in Accra, it's 11:40 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 Accra (ACC) 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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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