Distance From Kannur International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, CNN - HRI Distance

The distance from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 545 miles or 876 kilometers or 473 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 Kannur ( India ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kannur and Mattala takes around 1 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kannur International Airport, Kannur, India to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 1 hours 15 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 • CNN - HRI

Kilometers		876 km
Statute Miles		545 miles
Nautical Miles		473 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 15 minutes

Kannur International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - CNN to HRI Flight Path

Location of Kannur International Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kannur, India and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CNN - HRI

Time difference between Kannur (India) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kannur (India)	2025-12-15, 17:44:41 IST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 17:44:41 +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

Kannur International Airport (CNN / VOKN) Kannur, India

Destination

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