Distance From Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, IGN - HRI Distance

The distance from Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport (IGN) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2956 miles or 4756 kilometers or 2567 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 Balo-i ( Philippines ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balo-i and Mattala takes around 6 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport, Balo-i, Philippines to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 47 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 • IGN - HRI

Kilometers		4756 km
Statute Miles		2956 miles
Nautical Miles		2567 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 47 minutes

Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - IGN to HRI Flight Path

Location of Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Balo-i to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Balo-i, Philippines and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IGN - HRI

Time difference between Balo-i (Philippines) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Balo-i.

Location	Local Time
Balo-i (Philippines)	2026-03-15, 23:08:39 PST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-15, 20:38:39 +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

Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport (IGN / RPMI) Balo-i, Philippines

Destination

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