Distance From Edinburgh Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, EDI - HRI Distance

The distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5646 miles or 9087 kilometers or 4903 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 Edinburgh ( United Kingdom ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Edinburgh and Mattala takes around 12 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 12 hours 58 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 • EDI - HRI

Kilometers		9087 km
Statute Miles		5646 miles
Nautical Miles		4903 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 58 minutes

Edinburgh Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - EDI to HRI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EDI - HRI

Time difference between Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Edinburgh.

Location	Local Time
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 08:50:07 GMT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 14:20:07 +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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Destination

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