Airport Comparison
| HRI | HYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad |
| IATA Code | HRI | HYD |
| ICAO Code | VCRI | VOHS |
| City | Hambantota | Hyderabad |
| Country | Sri Lanka | India |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Kolkata |
| Elevation | 157 ft | 2,024 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.280000, 81.120000 | 17.230000, 78.430000 |
Hambantota (HRI) to Hyderabad (HYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 1,252 kilometers (778 miles / 676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Hambantota, it's 16:54 in Hyderabad.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,867 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.