HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
4,310 km
2,678 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,310 km
2,678 mi / 2,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

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HRI KWI
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code HRI KWI
ICAO Code VCRI OKKK
City Hambantota Kuwait City
Country Sri Lanka Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 157 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 29.230000, 47.980000

Hambantota (HRI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,310 kilometers (2,678 miles / 2,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Hambantota, it's 03:09 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 120° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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