HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
14,826 km
9,213 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
14,826 km
9,213 mi / 8,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HIM LAS
Airport Name Minneriya Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code HIM LAS
ICAO Code VCCH KLAS
City Hingurakgoda Las Vegas
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 170 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 8.050000, 80.980000 36.080000, -115.150000

Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 14,826 kilometers (9,213 miles / 8,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Hingurakgoda, it's 02:15 in Las Vegas. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,011 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Minneriya Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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