CMB to HRI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 169 km (105 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (HRI to CMB).
How far is it from Colombo to Mattala?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 169 km (105 mi, 91 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CMB to HRI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HRI is roughly southeast of CMB.
How is the CMB to HRI route written in code?
The pair is written CMB-HRI in IATA codes and VCBI-VCRI in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB (VCBI), Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is HRI (VCRI).
| CMB | HRI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport |
| ICAO code | VCBI | VCRI |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 157 ft |
| Rank by connections | #160 | #1186 |
Both ICAO codes start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HRI sits 127 ft (39 m) higher than CMB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMB to HRI
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJ | L | LPR | Lapa | Active |
| UL | SriLankan Airlines | ALK | Srilankan | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: EY.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from Mattala?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) are 169 km (105 mi, 91 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMB to HRI?
A typical nonstop flight between CMB and HRI takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HRI from CMB?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) lies roughly southeast of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
Which airlines fly CMB to HRI?
2 airlines appear on the CMB-HRI route in the open dataset, including L, SriLankan Airlines.
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