Distance From Luang Namtha Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, LXG - HRI Distance

The distance from Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 1694 miles or 2727 kilometers or 1472 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 Luang Namtha ( Laos ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Luang Namtha and Mattala takes around 3 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Luang Namtha Airport, Luang Namtha, Laos to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 3 hours 53 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 • LXG - HRI

Kilometers		2727 km
Statute Miles		1694 miles
Nautical Miles		1472 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 53 minutes

Luang Namtha Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - LXG to HRI Flight Path

Location of Luang Namtha Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Luang Namtha, Laos and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LXG - HRI

Time difference between Luang Namtha (Laos) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Luang Namtha.

Location	Local Time
Luang Namtha (Laos)	2025-12-17, 00:32:25 +07
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 23:02:25 +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

Luang Namtha Airport (LXG / VLLN) Luang Namtha, Laos

Destination

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