Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to İstanbul Airport, HRI - IST Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 4015 miles or 6462 kilometers or 3487 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 9 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 9 hours 13 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 - IST

Kilometers		6462 km
Statute Miles		4015 miles
Nautical Miles		3487 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 13 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to IST Flight Path

Location of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mattala to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - IST

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mattala.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-01-29, 11:21:20 +0530
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-01-29, 08:51:20 +03

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

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey