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PGU to HRI: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → Mattala (Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport)
2,365 mi
3,805 km · 2,055 nm
5h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,365 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 6m 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
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, 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 PGU
- LFM · Lamerd Airport28 mi away
- KNR · Jam Airport39 mi away
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport55 mi away
- KIH · Kish International Airport97 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 PGU from HRI?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to Mattala (HRI) is 2,365 miles (3,805 km, 2,055 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to HRI?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 6m 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 Khalije Fars and Mattala?
Mattala is 2 hours ahead of Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to HRI?
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