HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
6,846 km
4,254 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
6,846 km
4,254 mi / 3,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
52°
northeast

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HRI NRT
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code HRI NRT
ICAO Code VCRI RJAA
City Hambantota Tokyo
Country Sri Lanka Japan
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 157 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 35.760000, 140.390000

Hambantota (HRI) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 6,846 kilometers (4,254 miles / 3,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Hambantota, it's 12:59 in Tokyo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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