Distance From Kemi-Tornio Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, KEM - HRI Distance

The distance from Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 4910 miles or 7901 kilometers or 4264 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 Kemi / Tornio ( Finland ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kemi / Tornio and Mattala takes around 11 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kemi-Tornio Airport, Kemi / Tornio, Finland to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 11 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 • KEM - HRI

Kilometers		7901 km
Statute Miles		4910 miles
Nautical Miles		4264 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 17 minutes

Kemi-Tornio Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - KEM to HRI Flight Path

Location of Kemi-Tornio Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kemi / Tornio to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kemi / Tornio, Finland and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KEM - HRI

Time difference between Kemi / Tornio (Finland) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Kemi / Tornio.

Location	Local Time
Kemi / Tornio (Finland)	2026-03-18, 15:50:25 EET
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-18, 19:20:25 +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

Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM / EFKE) Kemi / Tornio, Finland

Destination

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