CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,821 km
3,617 miles
HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,821 km
3,617 mi / 3,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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CAI HRI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA Code CAI HRI
ICAO Code HECA VCRI
City Cairo Hambantota
Country Egypt Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 382 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 6.280000, 81.120000

Cairo (CAI) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 5,821 kilometers (3,617 miles / 3,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Egypt 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 05:35 in Cairo, it's 09:05 in Hambantota. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hambantota (HRI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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