Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, HRI - GVA Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) is 5190 miles or 8353 kilometers or 4507 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 Mattala ( Sri Lanka ) to Geneva ( Switzerland )?

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

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland 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 - GVA

Kilometers		8353 km
Statute Miles		5190 miles
Nautical Miles		4507 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 55 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to GVA Flight Path

Location of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport & Geneva Cointrin International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Geneva, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - GVA

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Geneva (Switzerland) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Geneva time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mattala.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 12:43:59 +0530
Geneva (Switzerland)	2025-12-15, 08:13:59 CET

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

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

Destination

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA / LSGG) Geneva, Switzerland