BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,531 km
5,301 miles
HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,531 km
5,301 mi / 4,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
96°
east

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BRU HRI
Airport Name Brussels Airport Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA Code BRU HRI
ICAO Code EBBR VCRI
City Brussels Hambantota
Country Belgium Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Colombo
Elevation 184 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 6.280000, 81.120000

Brussels (BRU) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 8,531 kilometers (5,301 miles / 4,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Belgium with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:36 in Brussels, it's 17:06 in Hambantota. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hambantota (HRI) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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