Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Shannon Airport, HRI - SNN Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 5876 miles or 9455 kilometers or 5102 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Shannon takes around 13 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 13 hours 30 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 - SNN

Kilometers		9455 km
Statute Miles		5876 miles
Nautical Miles		5102 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 30 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to SNN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - SNN

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Shannon (Ireland) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Shannon time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mattala.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 08:40:12 +0530
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-15, 03:10:12 GMT

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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland