Distance From Fangatau Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, FGU - HRI Distance

The distance from Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9519 miles or 15319 kilometers or 8266 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 Fangatau ( French Polynesia ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fangatau and Mattala takes around 21 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fangatau Airport, Fangatau, French Polynesia to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 53 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 • FGU - HRI

Kilometers		15319 km
Statute Miles		9519 miles
Nautical Miles		8266 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 53 minutes

Fangatau Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - FGU to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fangatau, French Polynesia and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Fangatau, French Polynesia and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FGU - HRI

Time difference between Fangatau (French Polynesia) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 15 Hours.
Mattala time is 15 Hours ahead of Fangatau.

Location	Local Time
Fangatau (French Polynesia)	2026-05-01, 07:18:18 -0930
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-01, 22:18:18 +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

Fangatau Airport (FGU / NTGB) Fangatau, French Polynesia

Destination

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