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KLM to HRI: distance & flight time
Kalaleh (Kalaleh Airport) → Mattala (Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport)
2,687 mi
4,325 km · 2,335 nm
5h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,687 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 44m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KLM — Kalaleh Airport · Kalaleh, Iran
- HRI — Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport · Mattala, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KLM
- GBT · Gorgan Airport66 mi away
- RUD · Shahroud Airport69 mi away
- BJB · Bojnord Airport102 mi away
- SRY · Dasht-e Naz Airport135 mi away
Near HRI
- WRZ · Weerawila Airport8 mi away
- KCT · Koggala Airport59 mi away
- ADP · Ampara Airport81 mi away
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana Airport93 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KLM from HRI?
The flight distance from Kalaleh (KLM) to Mattala (HRI) is 2,687 miles (4,325 km, 2,335 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KLM to HRI?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KLM to HRI?
Nonstop service on KLM–HRI depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kalaleh and Mattala?
Mattala is 2 hours ahead of Kalaleh.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KLM to HRI?
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Why are some KLM to HRI fares phone-only?
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