Distance From Nacala Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, MNC - HRI Distance

The distance from Nacala Airport (MNC) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 3119 miles or 5020 kilometers or 2709 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 Nacala ( Mozambique ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nacala and Mattala takes around 7 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nacala Airport, Nacala, Mozambique to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 10 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 • MNC - HRI

Kilometers		5020 km
Statute Miles		3119 miles
Nautical Miles		2709 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 10 minutes

Nacala Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - MNC to HRI Flight Path

Location of Nacala Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nacala, Mozambique and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MNC - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Nacala (Mozambique)	2026-09-15, 02:48:04 CAT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-15, 06:18:04 +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

Nacala Airport (MNC / FQNC) Nacala, Mozambique

Destination

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