FCO
Rome
Italy
7,797 km
4,845 miles
HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,797 km
4,845 mi / 4,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Rome
Heading
100°
east

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FCO HRI
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA Code FCO HRI
ICAO Code LIRF VCRI
City Rome Hambantota
Country Italy Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Colombo
Elevation 15 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 6.280000, 81.120000

Rome (FCO) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 7,797 kilometers (4,845 miles / 4,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Italy with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:32 in Rome, it's 16:02 in Hambantota. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hambantota (HRI) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 312° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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