HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,599 km
4,722 miles
HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,599 km
4,722 mi / 4,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
117°
east southeast

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HEL HRI
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA Code HEL HRI
ICAO Code EFHK VCRI
City Helsinki Hambantota
Country Finland Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Colombo
Elevation 179 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 6.280000, 81.120000

Helsinki (HEL) to Hambantota (HRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka is 7,599 kilometers (4,722 miles / 4,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Finland 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 08:33 in Helsinki, it's 12:03 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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