Distance From Massawa International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, MSW - HRI Distance

The distance from Massawa International Airport (MSW) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2900 miles or 4667 kilometers or 2518 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 Massawa ( Eritrea ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Massawa and Mattala takes around 6 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport, Massawa, Eritrea to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 40 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 • MSW - HRI

Kilometers		4667 km
Statute Miles		2900 miles
Nautical Miles		2518 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 40 minutes

Massawa International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - MSW to HRI Flight Path

Location of Massawa International Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Massawa, Eritrea and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSW - HRI

Time difference between Massawa (Eritrea) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Massawa.

Location	Local Time
Massawa (Eritrea)	2025-01-15, 17:49:44 EAT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-15, 20:19:44 +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

Massawa International Airport (MSW / HHMS) Massawa, Eritrea

Destination

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