Distance From Akunnaaq Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, QCU - HRI Distance

The distance from Akunnaaq Heliport (QCU) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 6798 miles or 10940 kilometers or 5904 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 Akunnaaq ( Greenland ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akunnaaq and Mattala takes around 15 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Akunnaaq Heliport, Akunnaaq, Greenland to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 37 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 • QCU - HRI

Kilometers		10940 km
Statute Miles		6798 miles
Nautical Miles		5904 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 37 minutes

Akunnaaq Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - QCU to HRI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Akunnaaq, Greenland and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QCU - HRI

Time difference between Akunnaaq (Greenland) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Akunnaaq.

Location	Local Time
Akunnaaq (Greenland)	2026-09-12, 10:43:09 -01
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-12, 17:13:09 +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

Akunnaaq Heliport (QCU / BGAK) Akunnaaq, Greenland

Destination

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