EBB
Kampala
Uganda
5,446 km
3,384 miles
HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,446 km
3,384 mi / 2,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
82°
east

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EBB HRI
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA Code EBB HRI
ICAO Code HUEN VCRI
City Kampala Hambantota
Country Uganda Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,782 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 6.280000, 81.120000

Kampala (EBB) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 5,446 kilometers (3,384 miles / 2,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Uganda 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 13:06 in Kampala, it's 15:36 in Hambantota.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,625 feet between the two airports. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Hambantota (HRI) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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