Distance From Al Mushrif Palace Helipad to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Al Mushrif Palace Helipad () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2172 miles or 3494 kilometers or 1886 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 Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Mattala takes around 4 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Mushrif Palace Helipad, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 4 hours 59 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		3494 km
Statute Miles		2172 miles
Nautical Miles		1886 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 59 minutes

Al Mushrif Palace Helipad to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Al Mushrif Palace Helipad & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Abu Dhabi.

Location	Local Time
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-03-22, 07:30:08 +04
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-22, 09:00:08 +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

Al Mushrif Palace Helipad ( / ) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Destination

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