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KRN to HRI: distance & flight time

Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) → Mattala (Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport)

5,076 mi
8,170 km · 4,411 nm
10h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details

5,076 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 25m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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 KRN from HRI?

The flight distance from Kiruna (KRN) to Mattala (HRI) is 5,076 miles (8,170 km, 4,411 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from KRN to HRI?

A nonstop flight takes about 10h 25m 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 Kiruna and Mattala?

Mattala is 3.5 hours ahead of Kiruna.

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

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