Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, HRI - SHO Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 4003 miles or 6442 kilometers or 3476 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 Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Mpaka takes around 9 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 9 hours 12 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 - SHO

Kilometers		6442 km
Statute Miles		4003 miles
Nautical Miles		3476 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 12 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to SHO Flight Path

Location of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport & King Mswati III International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mattala to Mpaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - SHO

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mpaka time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mattala.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 08:18:19 +0530
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2025-12-14, 04:48:19 SAST

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

King Mswati III International Airport (SHO / FDSK) Mpaka, Eswatini