Distance From Melle-Grönegau Glider Field to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Melle-Grönegau Glider Field () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5148 miles or 8284 kilometers or 4470 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 Melle ( Germany ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melle and Mattala takes around 11 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melle-Grönegau Glider Field, Melle, Germany to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 11 hours 50 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

Kilometers		8284 km
Statute Miles		5148 miles
Nautical Miles		4470 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 50 minutes

Melle-Grönegau Glider Field to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Melle-Grönegau Glider Field & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Melle, Germany and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Melle (Germany) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Melle.

Location	Local Time
Melle (Germany)	2026-04-01, 20:49:35 CEST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-02, 00:19:35 +0530

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

Melle-Grönegau Glider Field ( / EDXG) Melle, Germany

Destination

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI / VCRI) Mattala, Sri Lanka