HRI
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
4,210 km
2,616 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,210 km
2,616 mi / 2,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HRI RUH
Airport Name Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HRI RUH
ICAO Code VCRI OERK
City Hambantota Riyadh
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 157 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 6.280000, 81.120000 24.960000, 46.700000

Hambantota (HRI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,210 kilometers (2,616 miles / 2,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:06 in Hambantota, it's 09:36 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,892 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Hambantota (HRI) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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