FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
5,907 km
3,670 miles
HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,907 km
3,670 mi / 3,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
250°
west southwest

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FUK HRI
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA Code FUK HRI
ICAO Code RJFF VCRI
City Fukuoka Hambantota
Country Japan Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 32 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 6.280000, 81.120000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 5,907 kilometers (3,670 miles / 3,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Japan with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Fukuoka, it's 12:29 in Hambantota. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hambantota (HRI) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 52° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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