Distance From Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, RKZ - HRI Distance

The distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 1681 miles or 2705 kilometers or 1460 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 Xigazê (Samzhubzê) ( China ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) and Mattala takes around 3 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 3 hours 51 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 • RKZ - HRI

Kilometers		2705 km
Statute Miles		1681 miles
Nautical Miles		1460 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 51 minutes

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - RKZ to HRI Flight Path

Location of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKZ - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China)	2026-10-28, 16:32:55 +06
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-28, 16:02:55 +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

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ / ZURK) Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China

Destination

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