Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, MQX - HRI Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2871 miles or 4620 kilometers or 2493 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 Mekelle ( Ethiopia ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Mattala takes around 6 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 36 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 • MQX - HRI

Kilometers		4620 km
Statute Miles		2871 miles
Nautical Miles		2493 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 36 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to HRI Flight Path

Location of Alula Aba Nega Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mekelle to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - HRI

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Mekelle.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2025-12-14, 14:31:51 EAT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 17:01:51 +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

Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX / HAMK) Mekelle, Ethiopia

Destination

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