Distance From Whangarei Hospital Helipad to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Whangarei Hospital Helipad () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 6650 miles or 10701 kilometers or 5775 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 Whangarei ( New Zealand ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whangarei and Mattala takes around 15 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whangarei Hospital Helipad, Whangarei, New Zealand to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 17 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		10701 km
Statute Miles		6650 miles
Nautical Miles		5775 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 17 minutes

Whangarei Hospital Helipad to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Whangarei Hospital Helipad & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Whangarei, New Zealand and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Whangarei (New Zealand) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Whangarei.

Location	Local Time
Whangarei (New Zealand)	2026-09-12, 20:24:40 NZST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-12, 13:54:40 +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

Whangarei Hospital Helipad ( / NZJR) Whangarei, New Zealand

Destination

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