Distance From Gangaw Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, GAW - HRI Distance

The distance from Gangaw Airport (GAW) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 1400 miles or 2253 kilometers or 1216 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 Gangaw ( Myanmar ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gangaw and Mattala takes around 3 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gangaw Airport, Gangaw, Myanmar to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 3 hours 13 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 • GAW - HRI

Kilometers		2253 km
Statute Miles		1400 miles
Nautical Miles		1216 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 13 minutes

Gangaw Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - GAW to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gangaw, Myanmar and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Gangaw, Myanmar and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAW - HRI

Time difference between Gangaw (Myanmar) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 1 Hours.
Mattala time is 1 Hours behind Gangaw.

Location	Local Time
Gangaw (Myanmar)	2025-12-17, 13:47:10 +0630
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 12:47:10 +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

Gangaw Airport (GAW / VYGG) Gangaw, Myanmar

Destination

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