Distance From Norðfjörður Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, NOR - HRI Distance

The distance from Norðfjörður Airport (NOR) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5966 miles or 9601 kilometers or 5181 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 Norðfjörður ( Iceland ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Norðfjörður and Mattala takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norðfjörður Airport, Norðfjörður, Iceland to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 13 hours 42 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 • NOR - HRI

Kilometers		9601 km
Statute Miles		5966 miles
Nautical Miles		5181 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Norðfjörður Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - NOR to HRI Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • NOR - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Norðfjörður (Iceland)	2026-05-03, 17:06:55 GMT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-03, 22:36:55 +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

Norðfjörður Airport (NOR / BINF) Norðfjörður, Iceland

Destination

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