HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
5,738 km
3,565 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
5,738 km
3,565 mi / 3,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
46°
northeast

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HRI ICN
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code HRI ICN
ICAO Code VCRI RKSI
City Hambantota Seoul
Country Sri Lanka South Korea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 157 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 37.470000, 126.450000

Hambantota (HRI) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 5,738 kilometers (3,565 miles / 3,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:42 in Hambantota, it's 13:12 in Seoul. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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