Distance From Palmahim South Airstrip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Palmahim South Airstrip () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 3472 miles or 5587 kilometers or 3015 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 Palmahim ( Israel ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palmahim and Mattala takes around 7 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palmahim South Airstrip, Palmahim, Israel to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 7 hours 58 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		5587 km
Statute Miles		3472 miles
Nautical Miles		3015 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 58 minutes

Palmahim South Airstrip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Palmahim South Airstrip & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palmahim to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Palmahim, Israel and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Palmahim (Israel) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Palmahim.

Location	Local Time
Palmahim (Israel)	2026-06-22, 18:01:05 IDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-22, 20:31:05 +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

Palmahim South Airstrip ( / ) Palmahim, Israel

Destination

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