Distance From Soewondo Air Force Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, MES - HRI Distance

The distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 1223 miles or 1968 kilometers or 1062 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 Medan ( Indonesia ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medan and Mattala takes around 2 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base, Medan, Indonesia to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 2 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 • MES - HRI

Kilometers		1968 km
Statute Miles		1223 miles
Nautical Miles		1062 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 48 minutes

Soewondo Air Force Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - MES to HRI Flight Path

Location of Soewondo Air Force Base & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Medan to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Medan, Indonesia and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Medan, Indonesia and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MES - HRI

Time difference between Medan (Indonesia) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Medan.

Location	Local Time
Medan (Indonesia)	2026-03-16, 08:00:46 WIB
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-16, 06:30:46 +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

Soewondo Air Force Base (MES / WIMK) Medan, Indonesia

Destination

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