Distance From La Côte Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from La Côte Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5185 miles or 8344 kilometers or 4502 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 La Côte ( Switzerland ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Côte and Mattala takes around 11 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Côte Airport, La Côte, Switzerland to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 55 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		8344 km
Statute Miles		5185 miles
Nautical Miles		4502 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 55 minutes

La Côte Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between La Côte, Switzerland and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between La Côte (Switzerland) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of La Côte.

Location	Local Time
La Côte (Switzerland)	2026-03-18, 23:40:18 CET
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 04:10:18 +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

La Côte Airport ( / LSGP) La Côte, Switzerland

Destination

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