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Flights between Mattala (HRI) and Chennai (MAA)

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Chennai International Airport, India

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Distance
753 km
468 miles
Est. flight time
1h 26m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in India

Jan
22°
27/17
20mm
Feb
25°
30/20
20mm
Mar
30°
35/25
25mm
Apr
36°
41/31
40mm
May
39°
44/34
80mm
Jun
39°
44/34
200mm
Jul
35°
40/30
320mm
Aug
34°
39/29
290mm
Sep
34°
39/29
200mm
Oct
32°
37/27
80mm
Nov
28°
33/23
30mm
Dec
23°
28/18
15mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗India: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Mattala from Chennai?

Mattala (HRI) and Chennai (MAA) are around 753 km (468 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 26m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Mattala and Chennai?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in India?

Across India, the warmest month on average is May, with mean temperatures around 39°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Sri Lanka and India?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates India as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.