HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
17,155 km
10,660 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
17,155 km
10,660 mi / 9,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

HRI MEX
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HRI MEX
ICAO Code VCRI MMMX
City Hambantota Mexico City
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 157 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 19.440000, -99.070000

Hambantota (HRI) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 17,155 kilometers (10,660 miles / 9,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:43 in Hambantota, it's 20:13 in Mexico City. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,159 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 360° (north). 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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