Distance From Aachen-Merzbrück Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, AAH - HRI Distance

The distance from Aachen-Merzbrück Airport (AAH) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5226 miles or 8411 kilometers or 4539 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 Aachen ( Germany ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Aachen and Mattala takes around 12 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aachen-Merzbrück Airport, Aachen, Germany to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 12 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 • AAH - HRI

Kilometers		8411 km
Statute Miles		5226 miles
Nautical Miles		4539 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 0 minutes

Aachen-Merzbrück Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - AAH to HRI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Aachen, Germany and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AAH - HRI

Time difference between Aachen (Germany) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Aachen.

Location	Local Time
Aachen (Germany)	2026-05-17, 09:45:03 CEST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-17, 13:15:03 +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

Aachen-Merzbrück Airport (AAH / EDKA) Aachen, Germany

Destination

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