Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, HRI - SYD Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 5340 miles or 8593 kilometers or 4637 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 Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Sydney takes around 12 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 12 hours 16 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 - SYD

Kilometers		8593 km
Statute Miles		5340 miles
Nautical Miles		4637 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 16 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to SYD Flight Path

Location of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - SYD

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Sydney (Australia) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Sydney time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Mattala.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 12:28:08 +0530
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-16, 17:58:08 AEDT

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia