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Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is an international airport serving Mattala (Southern Province), Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is HRI and its ICAO code is VCRI. It has one runway, 3,500 m long.
- IATAHRI
- ICAOVCRI
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- HRI
- ICAO code
- VCRI
- City
- Mattala
- Region / province
- Southern Province
- Country / territory
- Sri Lanka
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 6.2839° N, 81.1242° E
- Elevation
- 48 m (157 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
3,142 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,132 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,851 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| GROUND | 121.700 MHz |
| TOWER | 119.850 MHz |
Air freight to and from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Mattala through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Sri Lanka
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 149 km |
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 169 km |
| Batticaloa International Airport | BTC | 169 km |
| Jaffna International Airport | JAF | 407 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
The IATA code of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is HRI and its ICAO code is VCRI. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport located?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is in Mattala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 6.2839° N, 81.1242° E and an elevation of 48 m (157 ft).
How far is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,851 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,132 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,142 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
The longest runway at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 3,500 m (11,483 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.