HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
8,636 km
5,366 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
8,636 km
5,366 mi / 4,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HRI OOL
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code HRI OOL
ICAO Code VCRI YBCG
City Hambantota Gold Coast
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 157 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Hambantota (HRI) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 8,636 kilometers (5,366 miles / 4,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Australia. 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 06:47 in Hambantota, it's 11:17 in Gold Coast. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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