Distance From Yangyang International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, YNY - HRI Distance

The distance from Yangyang International Airport (YNY) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 3692 miles or 5942 kilometers or 3206 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 Gonghang-ro ( South Korea ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gonghang-ro and Mattala takes around 8 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yangyang International Airport, Gonghang-ro, South Korea to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 29 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 • YNY - HRI

Kilometers		5942 km
Statute Miles		3692 miles
Nautical Miles		3206 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 29 minutes

Yangyang International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - YNY to HRI Flight Path

Location of Yangyang International Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gonghang-ro to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gonghang-ro, South Korea and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YNY - HRI

Time difference between Gonghang-ro (South Korea) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Gonghang-ro.

Location	Local Time
Gonghang-ro (South Korea)	2026-08-09, 02:41:40 KST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-08, 23:11:40 +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

Yangyang International Airport (YNY / RKNY) Gonghang-ro, South Korea

Destination

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