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

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Honiara International Airport (HIR) 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 Mattala ( Sri Lanka ) to Honiara ( Solomon Islands )?

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

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Honiara International Airport, Honiara, Solomon Islands 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 • HRI - HIR

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

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

Location of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport & Honiara International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - HIR

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

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-05-14, 02:37:14 +0530
Honiara (Solomon Islands)	2025-05-14, 08:07:14 +11

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

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