Distance From Khanidanda Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Khanidanda Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 1491 miles or 2399 kilometers or 1295 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 Diktel ( Nepal ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Diktel and Mattala takes around 3 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Khanidanda Airport, Diktel, Nepal to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 3 hours 25 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		2399 km
Statute Miles		1491 miles
Nautical Miles		1295 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 25 minutes

Khanidanda Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Diktel, Nepal and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Diktel, Nepal and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Diktel (Nepal) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours 15 Minutes.
Mattala time is 0 Hours 15 Minutes behind Diktel.

Location	Local Time
Diktel (Nepal)	2026-10-28, 20:05:04 +0545
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-28, 19:50:04 +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

Khanidanda Airport ( / ) Diktel, Nepal

Destination

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