HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
6,462 km
4,015 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,462 km
4,015 mi / 3,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
315°
northwest

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HRI IST
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HRI IST
ICAO Code VCRI LTFM
City Hambantota Istanbul
Country Sri Lanka Turkey
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 157 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 41.280000, 28.750000

Hambantota (HRI) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,462 kilometers (4,015 miles / 3,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in Hambantota, it's 07:21 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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