Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, HRI - NBO Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 3094 miles or 4978 kilometers or 2687 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 Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Nairobi takes around 7 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 7 hours 6 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 - NBO

Kilometers		4978 km
Statute Miles		3094 miles
Nautical Miles		2687 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 6 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to NBO Flight Path

Location of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - NBO

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nairobi time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mattala.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 10:45:33 +0530
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-15, 08:15:33 EAT

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

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya