Distance From Blubber Bay Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, XBB - HRI Distance

The distance from Blubber Bay Seaplane Base (XBB) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8266 miles or 13302 kilometers or 7178 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 Blubber Bay ( Canada ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Blubber Bay and Mattala takes around 19 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Blubber Bay Seaplane Base, Blubber Bay, Canada to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 0 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 • XBB - HRI

Kilometers		13302 km
Statute Miles		8266 miles
Nautical Miles		7178 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 0 minutes

Blubber Bay Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - XBB to HRI Flight Path

Location of Blubber Bay Seaplane Base & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Blubber Bay, Canada and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • XBB - HRI

Time difference between Blubber Bay (Canada) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Blubber Bay.

Location	Local Time
Blubber Bay (Canada)	2026-03-20, 01:55:27 PDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-20, 14:25:27 +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

Blubber Bay Seaplane Base (XBB / ) Blubber Bay, Canada

Destination

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