Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Sochi International Airport, HRI - AER Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 3579 miles or 5759 kilometers or 3108 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 Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Sochi takes around 8 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 8 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 - AER

Kilometers		5759 km
Statute Miles		3579 miles
Nautical Miles		3108 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 13 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to AER Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Sochi, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - AER

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

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-29, 19:24:49 +0530
Sochi (Russia)	2026-10-29, 16:54:49 MSK

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

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia