Distance From Jimbour Homestead airstrip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Jimbour Homestead airstrip () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5211 miles or 8386 kilometers or 4525 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 Jimbour ( Australia ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jimbour and Mattala takes around 11 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jimbour Homestead airstrip, Jimbour, Australia to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 58 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		8386 km
Statute Miles		5211 miles
Nautical Miles		4525 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 58 minutes

Jimbour Homestead airstrip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Jimbour Homestead airstrip & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Jimbour, Australia and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Jimbour (Australia) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Jimbour.

Location	Local Time
Jimbour (Australia)	2026-03-19, 12:11:06 AEST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 07:41:06 +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

Jimbour Homestead airstrip ( / ) Jimbour, Australia

Destination

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