The distance from Rikuzentakata Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 4375 miles or 7040 kilometers or 3799 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.
7040 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Rikuzentakata Heliport (Japan) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (Sri Lanka).
How long does it take to travel from Rikuzentakata ( Japan ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rikuzentakata and Mattala takes around 10 hours 3 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Rikuzentakata Heliport, Rikuzentakata, Japan to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is
10 hours 3 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 | | 7040 km |
| Statute Miles | | 4375 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 3799 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 10 hours 3 minutes |
Rikuzentakata Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path
Location of Rikuzentakata Heliport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Rikuzentakata, Japan and Mattala, Sri Lanka.
Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI
Time difference between
Rikuzentakata (Japan) and
Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Rikuzentakata.
| Location | Local Time |
| Rikuzentakata (Japan) | 2025-12-16, 05:43:24 JST |
| Mattala (Sri Lanka) | 2025-12-16, 02:13:24 +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.