HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,208 km
5,100 miles
HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,208 km
5,100 mi / 4,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
102°
east southeast

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HAM HRI
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA Code HAM HRI
ICAO Code EDDH VCRI
City Hamburg Hambantota
Country Germany Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Colombo
Elevation 53 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 6.280000, 81.120000

Hamburg (HAM) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 8,208 kilometers (5,100 miles / 4,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Germany 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 04:56 in Hamburg, it's 09:26 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 324° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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