CAN
Guangzhou
China
3,931 km
2,443 miles
HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,931 km
2,443 mi / 2,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN HRI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA Code CAN HRI
ICAO Code ZGGG VCRI
City Guangzhou Hambantota
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 50 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 6.280000, 81.120000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 3,931 kilometers (2,443 miles / 2,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Guangzhou, it's 15:57 in Hambantota.

The return flight from Hambantota (HRI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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