Distance From PLAAF Shijiazhiang Flight Academy to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from PLAAF Shijiazhiang Flight Academy () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 3028 miles or 4873 kilometers or 2630 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 Shijiazhuang ( China ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shijiazhuang and Mattala takes around 6 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from PLAAF Shijiazhiang Flight Academy, Shijiazhuang, China to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 6 hours 57 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		4873 km
Statute Miles		3028 miles
Nautical Miles		2630 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 57 minutes

PLAAF Shijiazhiang Flight Academy to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of PLAAF Shijiazhiang Flight Academy & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Shijiazhuang, China and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Shijiazhuang (China) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Shijiazhuang.

Location	Local Time
Shijiazhuang (China)	2025-12-16, 02:23:52 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 23:53:52 +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

PLAAF Shijiazhiang Flight Academy ( / ) Shijiazhuang, China

Destination

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