Distance From Caves Lake Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Caves Lake Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 7030 miles or 11313 kilometers or 6105 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 Knik ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Knik and Mattala takes around 16 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Caves Lake Airport, Knik, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 16 hours 9 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		11313 km
Statute Miles		7030 miles
Nautical Miles		6105 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 9 minutes

Caves Lake Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Caves Lake Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Knik to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Knik (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Knik.

Location	Local Time
Knik (United States)	2026-04-30, 23:17:07 AKDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-01, 12:47:07 +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

Caves Lake Airport ( / ) Knik, United States

Destination

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