Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Chennai International Airport, HRI - MAA Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 468 miles or 753 kilometers or 407 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 Mattala ( Sri Lanka ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Chennai takes around 1 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 1 hours 4 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 • HRI - MAA

Kilometers		753 km
Statute Miles		468 miles
Nautical Miles		407 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 4 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to MAA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - MAA

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Chennai (India) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-05-12, 04:26:10 +0530
Chennai (India)	2025-05-12, 04:26:10 IST

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

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

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India