Distance From Palmar Sur Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, PMZ - HRI Distance

The distance from Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 10942 miles or 17609 kilometers or 9502 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 Palmar Sur ( Costa Rica ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palmar Sur and Mattala takes around 25 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palmar Sur Airport, Palmar Sur, Costa Rica to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 25 hours 9 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 • PMZ - HRI

Kilometers		17609 km
Statute Miles		10942 miles
Nautical Miles		9502 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 9 minutes

Palmar Sur Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - PMZ to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Palmar Sur, Costa Rica and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Palmar Sur, Costa Rica and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PMZ - HRI

Time difference between Palmar Sur (Costa Rica) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Palmar Sur.

Location	Local Time
Palmar Sur (Costa Rica)	2026-09-12, 08:22:41 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-12, 19:52:41 +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

Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ / MRPM) Palmar Sur, Costa Rica

Destination

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