HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
8,233 km
5,116 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,233 km
5,116 mi / 4,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HRI NCE
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code HRI NCE
ICAO Code VCRI LFMN
City Hambantota Nice
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 157 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 43.660000, 7.220000

Hambantota (HRI) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,233 kilometers (5,116 miles / 4,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 France. 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 11:22 in Hambantota, it's 06:52 in Nice. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 97° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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