HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
17,543 km
10,901 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
17,543 km
10,901 mi / 9,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
253°
west southwest

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HRI LIM
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code HRI LIM
ICAO Code VCRI SPJC
City Hambantota Lima
Country Sri Lanka Peru
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Lima
Elevation 157 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Hambantota (HRI) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 17,543 kilometers (10,901 miles / 9,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Hambantota, it's 02:36 in Lima. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 103° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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