Distance From Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5197 miles or 8364 kilometers or 4514 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 49716 Meppen ( Germany ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between 49716 Meppen and Mattala takes around 11 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport, 49716 Meppen, Germany to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 56 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		8364 km
Statute Miles		5197 miles
Nautical Miles		4514 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 56 minutes

Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view 49716 Meppen to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between 49716 Meppen, Germany and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between 49716 Meppen (Germany) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of 49716 Meppen.

Location	Local Time
49716 Meppen (Germany)	2026-10-10, 03:56:18 CEST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-10, 07:26:18 +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

Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport ( / ) 49716 Meppen, Germany

Destination

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