Distance From Palala Airfield to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Palala Airfield () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 4127 miles or 6641 kilometers or 3584 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 Groblersbrug ( South Africa ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Groblersbrug and Mattala takes around 9 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palala Airfield, Groblersbrug, South Africa to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 9 hours 29 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		6641 km
Statute Miles		4127 miles
Nautical Miles		3584 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 29 minutes

Palala Airfield to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Groblersbrug, South Africa and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Groblersbrug, South Africa and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Groblersbrug (South Africa) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Groblersbrug.

Location	Local Time
Groblersbrug (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 02:10:08 SAST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-02, 05:40:08 +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

Palala Airfield ( / ) Groblersbrug, South Africa

Destination

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