Distance From Big Long Lake Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Big Long Lake Seaplane Base () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9021 miles or 14517 kilometers or 7834 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 Kendallville ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kendallville and Mattala takes around 20 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Big Long Lake Seaplane Base, Kendallville, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 44 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 • - HRI

Kilometers		14517 km
Statute Miles		9021 miles
Nautical Miles		7834 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 44 minutes

Big Long Lake Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kendallville, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Kendallville (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Kendallville.

Location	Local Time
Kendallville (United States)	2026-03-21, 22:44:48 CDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-22, 09:14:48 +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

Big Long Lake Seaplane Base ( / ) Kendallville, United States

Destination

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