Distance From Honiara International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, HIR - HRI Distance

The distance from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5541 miles or 8917 kilometers or 4812 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Honiara ( Solomon Islands ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Honiara and Mattala takes around 12 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Honiara International Airport, Honiara, Solomon Islands to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 12 hours 44 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HIR - HRI

Kilometers		8917 km
Statute Miles		5541 miles
Nautical Miles		4812 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 44 minutes

Honiara International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - HIR to HRI Flight Path

Location of Honiara International Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Honiara to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Honiara, Solomon Islands and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HIR - HRI

Time difference between Honiara (Solomon Islands) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Honiara.

Location	Local Time
Honiara (Solomon Islands)	2025-03-14, 10:25:33 +11
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-03-14, 04:55:33 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Honiara International Airport (HIR / AGGH) Honiara, Solomon Islands

Destination

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI / VCRI) Mattala, Sri Lanka