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Airport Comparison
| DAR | HRI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | HRI |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | VCRI |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Hambantota |
| Country | Tanzania | Sri Lanka |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Asia/Colombo |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 157 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 6.280000, 81.120000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 4,876 kilometers (3,030 miles / 2,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.
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 Tanzania 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 00:04 in Dar es Salaam, it's 02:34 in Hambantota.
The return flight from Hambantota (HRI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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