Distance From Bakalalan Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, BKM - HRI Distance

The distance from Bakalalan Airport (BKM) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2379 miles or 3828 kilometers or 2066 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 Bakalalan ( Malaysia ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bakalalan and Mattala takes around 5 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bakalalan Airport, Bakalalan, Malaysia to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 5 hours 28 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 • BKM - HRI

Kilometers		3828 km
Statute Miles		2379 miles
Nautical Miles		2066 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 28 minutes

Bakalalan Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - BKM to HRI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bakalalan, Malaysia and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKM - HRI

Time difference between Bakalalan (Malaysia) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Bakalalan.

Location	Local Time
Bakalalan (Malaysia)	2026-04-01, 22:35:21 +08
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-01, 20:05:21 +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

Bakalalan Airport (BKM / WBGQ) Bakalalan, Malaysia

Destination

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