Distance From Zhaotong Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, ZAT - HRI Distance

The distance from Zhaotong Airport (ZAT) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 2079 miles or 3345 kilometers or 1805 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 Zhaotong (Zhaoyang) ( China ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhaotong (Zhaoyang) and Mattala takes around 4 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zhaotong Airport, Zhaotong (Zhaoyang), China to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 4 hours 46 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 • ZAT - HRI

Kilometers		3345 km
Statute Miles		2079 miles
Nautical Miles		1805 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 46 minutes

Zhaotong Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - ZAT to HRI Flight Path

Location of Zhaotong Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zhaotong (Zhaoyang) to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zhaotong (Zhaoyang), China and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZAT - HRI

Time difference between Zhaotong (Zhaoyang) (China) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Zhaotong (Zhaoyang).

Location	Local Time
Zhaotong (Zhaoyang) (China)	2026-10-30, 14:45:40 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-30, 12:15:40 +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

Zhaotong Airport (ZAT / ZPZT) Zhaotong (Zhaoyang), China

Destination

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