Distance From Helicentro Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Helicentro Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 10568 miles or 17008 kilometers or 9178 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 Cota ( Colombia ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cota and Mattala takes around 24 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Helicentro Heliport, Cota, Colombia to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 24 hours 17 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		17008 km
Statute Miles		10568 miles
Nautical Miles		9178 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 17 minutes

Helicentro Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cota, Colombia and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Cota, Colombia and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Cota (Colombia) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Cota.

Location	Local Time
Cota (Colombia)	2026-10-27, 11:04:12 -05
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-27, 21:34:12 +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

Helicentro Heliport ( / ) Cota, Colombia

Destination

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