HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
8,586 km
5,335 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
8,586 km
5,335 mi / 4,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

HRI LOS
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code HRI LOS
ICAO Code VCRI DNMM
City Hambantota Lagos
Country Sri Lanka Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 157 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 6.580000, 3.320000

Hambantota (HRI) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 8,586 kilometers (5,335 miles / 4,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:50 in Hambantota, it's 12:20 in Lagos. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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