Distance From National Guard Helipad (38x) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from National Guard Helipad (38x) () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2610 miles or 4201 kilometers or 2267 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Mattala takes around 6 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from National Guard Helipad (38x), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 0 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

Kilometers		4201 km
Statute Miles		2610 miles
Nautical Miles		2267 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 0 minutes

National Guard Helipad (38x) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of National Guard Helipad (38x) & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-01-16, 06:11:16 +03
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-16, 08:41:16 +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

National Guard Helipad (38x) ( / ) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Destination

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