Airport Comparison
| CCS | HRI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | HRI |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | VCRI |
| City | Caracas | Hambantota |
| Country | Venezuela | Sri Lanka |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | Asia/Colombo |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 157 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | 6.280000, 81.120000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 16,017 kilometers (9,952 miles / 8,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.
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 Venezuela with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Caracas, it's 14:01 in Hambantota. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Hambantota (HRI) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 298° (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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.