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JAG to HRI: distance & flight time

Jacobsbad (Shahbaz Air Base) → Mattala (Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport)

1,732 mi
2,787 km · 1,505 nm
3h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+0.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details

1,732 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 52m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 0.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is JAG from HRI?

The flight distance from Jacobsbad (JAG) to Mattala (HRI) is 1,732 miles (2,787 km, 1,505 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from JAG to HRI?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Jacobsbad and Mattala?

Mattala is 0.5 hours ahead of Jacobsbad.

What is the cheapest way to fly from JAG to HRI?

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