Distance From Victoria Falls International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, VFA - HRI Distance

The distance from Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 4127 miles or 6642 kilometers or 3584 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 Victoria Falls ( Zimbabwe ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Victoria Falls and Mattala takes around 9 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Victoria Falls International Airport, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 9 hours 29 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 • VFA - HRI

Kilometers		6642 km
Statute Miles		4127 miles
Nautical Miles		3584 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 29 minutes

Victoria Falls International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - VFA to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VFA - HRI

Time difference between Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Victoria Falls.

Location	Local Time
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)	2025-01-15, 19:52:57 CAT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-01-15, 23:22:57 +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

Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA / FVFA) Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Destination

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