Distance From Biratnagar Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, BIR - HRI Distance

The distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 1453 miles or 2339 kilometers or 1262 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 Biratnagar ( Nepal ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Biratnagar and Mattala takes around 3 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Biratnagar Airport, Biratnagar, Nepal to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 3 hours 20 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 • BIR - HRI

Kilometers		2339 km
Statute Miles		1453 miles
Nautical Miles		1262 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 20 minutes

Biratnagar Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - BIR to HRI Flight Path

Location of Biratnagar Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Biratnagar, Nepal and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BIR - HRI

Time difference between Biratnagar (Nepal) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours 15 Minutes.
Mattala time is 0 Hours 15 Minutes behind Biratnagar.

Location	Local Time
Biratnagar (Nepal)	2026-09-19, 12:40:53 +0545
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-19, 12:25:53 +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

Biratnagar Airport (BIR / VNVT) Biratnagar, Nepal

Destination

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