Distance From Khost International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, KHT - HRI Distance

The distance from Khost International Airport (KHT) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2002 miles or 3222 kilometers or 1739 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 Khost ( Afghanistan ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Khost and Mattala takes around 4 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Khost International Airport, Khost, Afghanistan to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 4 hours 36 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 • KHT - HRI

Kilometers		3222 km
Statute Miles		2002 miles
Nautical Miles		1739 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 36 minutes

Khost International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - KHT to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Khost, Afghanistan and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Khost, Afghanistan and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KHT - HRI

Time difference between Khost (Afghanistan) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 1 Hours.
Mattala time is 1 Hours ahead of Khost.

Location	Local Time
Khost (Afghanistan)	2025-12-16, 02:39:18 +0430
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 03:39:18 +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

Khost International Airport (KHT / OAKS) Khost, Afghanistan

Destination

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