Distance From Gazelle Resort Helipad to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Gazelle Resort Helipad () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 3861 miles or 6213 kilometers or 3353 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 Merkez ( Turkey ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merkez and Mattala takes around 8 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gazelle Resort Helipad, Merkez, Turkey to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 52 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 • - HRI

Kilometers		6213 km
Statute Miles		3861 miles
Nautical Miles		3353 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 52 minutes

Gazelle Resort Helipad to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Merkez, Turkey and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Merkez, Turkey and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Merkez (Turkey) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Merkez.

Location	Local Time
Merkez (Turkey)	2025-12-16, 07:42:04 +03
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 10:12:04 +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

Gazelle Resort Helipad ( / ) Merkez, Turkey

Destination

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