Distance From Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, HAM - HRI Distance

The distance from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5100 miles or 8208 kilometers or 4429 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 Hamburg ( Germany ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hamburg and Mattala takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, Hamburg, Germany to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 43 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 • HAM - HRI

Kilometers		8208 km
Statute Miles		5100 miles
Nautical Miles		4429 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - HAM to HRI Flight Path

Location of Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Hamburg, Germany and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HAM - HRI

Time difference between Hamburg (Germany) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Hamburg.

Location	Local Time
Hamburg (Germany)	2026-10-29, 16:50:18 CET
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-29, 21:20:18 +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

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM / EDDH) Hamburg, Germany

Destination

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