Distance From The Haven Airstrip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from The Haven Airstrip () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 4341 miles or 6986 kilometers or 3770 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 Mbhashe ( South Africa ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mbhashe and Mattala takes around 9 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from The Haven Airstrip, Mbhashe, South Africa to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 9 hours 58 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		6986 km
Statute Miles		4341 miles
Nautical Miles		3770 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 58 minutes

The Haven Airstrip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of The Haven Airstrip & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mbhashe to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mbhashe, South Africa and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Mbhashe, South Africa and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Mbhashe (South Africa) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Mbhashe.

Location	Local Time
Mbhashe (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 00:39:34 SAST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-02, 04:09:34 +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

The Haven Airstrip ( / ) Mbhashe, South Africa

Destination

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