Distance From Malta International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, MLA - HRI Distance

The distance from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 4661 miles or 7500 kilometers or 4047 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 Valletta ( Malta ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valletta and Mattala takes around 10 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 10 hours 42 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 • MLA - HRI

Kilometers		7500 km
Statute Miles		4661 miles
Nautical Miles		4047 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 42 minutes

Malta International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - MLA to HRI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Valletta, Malta and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLA - HRI

Time difference between Valletta (Malta) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Valletta.

Location	Local Time
Valletta (Malta)	2025-12-15, 21:50:25 CET
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 02:20:25 +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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta

Destination

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