HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
10,887 km
6,765 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
10,887 km
6,765 mi / 5,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HRI NAN
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code HRI NAN
ICAO Code VCRI NFFN
City Hambantota Nadi
Country Sri Lanka Fiji
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 157 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Hambantota (HRI) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 10,887 kilometers (6,765 miles / 5,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:34 in Hambantota, it's 15:04 in Nadi. With a 6.5-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 Nadi (NAN) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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