HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
9,106 km
5,658 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
9,106 km
5,658 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

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HRI MAD
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code HRI MAD
ICAO Code VCRI LEMD
City Hambantota Madrid
Country Sri Lanka Spain
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 157 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 40.490000, -3.570000

Hambantota (HRI) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Hambantota, it's 01:31 in Madrid. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,844 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 89° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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