Distance From San Cristóbal Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from San Cristóbal Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9905 miles or 15941 kilometers or 8602 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 Zapallar ( Chile ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zapallar and Mattala takes around 22 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Cristóbal Heliport, Zapallar, Chile to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 46 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		15941 km
Statute Miles		9905 miles
Nautical Miles		8602 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 46 minutes

San Cristóbal Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of San Cristóbal Heliport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zapallar to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zapallar, Chile and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Zapallar, Chile and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Zapallar (Chile) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Zapallar.

Location	Local Time
Zapallar (Chile)	2026-03-17, 14:42:47 -03
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-17, 23:12:47 +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

San Cristóbal Heliport ( / SHCI) Zapallar, Chile

Destination

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