Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Riga International Airport, HRI - RIX Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 4650 miles or 7483 kilometers or 4038 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 Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Riga takes around 10 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 10 hours 41 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 - RIX

Kilometers		7483 km
Statute Miles		4650 miles
Nautical Miles		4038 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 41 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to RIX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - RIX

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

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-15, 07:50:13 +0530
Riga (Latvia)	2026-09-15, 05:20:13 EEST

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

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia