Distance From Bethel Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, JBT - HRI Distance

The distance from Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 6718 miles or 10811 kilometers or 5834 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bethel ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bethel and Mattala takes around 15 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bethel Seaplane Base, Bethel, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JBT - HRI

Kilometers		10811 km
Statute Miles		6718 miles
Nautical Miles		5834 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 26 minutes

Bethel Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - JBT to HRI Flight Path

Location of Bethel Seaplane Base & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bethel to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bethel, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JBT - HRI

Time difference between Bethel (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Bethel.

Location	Local Time
Bethel (United States)	2025-12-16, 20:43:46 AKST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 11:13:46 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT / Z59) Bethel, United States

Destination

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI / VCRI) Mattala, Sri Lanka