Distance From Sheikh Khalifa Mosque Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Sheikh Khalifa Mosque Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2090 miles or 3363 kilometers or 1815 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 Al Mu'tarid ( United Arab Emirates ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Mu'tarid and Mattala takes around 4 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sheikh Khalifa Mosque Heliport, Al Mu'tarid, United Arab Emirates to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 4 hours 48 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		3363 km
Statute Miles		2090 miles
Nautical Miles		1815 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 48 minutes

Sheikh Khalifa Mosque Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Sheikh Khalifa Mosque Heliport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Al Mu'tarid to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Al Mu'tarid, United Arab Emirates and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Al Mu'tarid (United Arab Emirates) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Al Mu'tarid.

Location	Local Time
Al Mu'tarid (United Arab Emirates)	2026-11-03, 17:13:06 +04
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-03, 18:43:06 +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

Sheikh Khalifa Mosque Heliport ( / ) Al Mu'tarid, United Arab Emirates

Destination

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