Distance From Shihezi Huayuan Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, SHF - HRI Distance

The distance from Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2639 miles or 4246 kilometers or 2292 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 Shihezi ( China ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shihezi and Mattala takes around 6 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shihezi Huayuan Airport, Shihezi, China to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 6 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 • SHF - HRI

Kilometers		4246 km
Statute Miles		2639 miles
Nautical Miles		2292 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 3 minutes

Shihezi Huayuan Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - SHF to HRI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shihezi, China and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHF - HRI

Time difference between Shihezi (China) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes behind Shihezi.

Location	Local Time
Shihezi (China)	2026-10-29, 00:47:53 +06
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-29, 00:17:53 +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

Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF / ZWHZ) Shihezi, China

Destination

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