Distance From Central Army Staff Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Central Army Staff Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 10097 miles or 16249 kilometers or 8768 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 Matanzas ( Cuba ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matanzas and Mattala takes around 23 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Army Staff Heliport, Matanzas, Cuba to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 23 hours 12 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		16249 km
Statute Miles		10097 miles
Nautical Miles		8768 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 12 minutes

Central Army Staff Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Central Army Staff Heliport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Matanzas to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Matanzas, Cuba and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Matanzas, Cuba and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Matanzas (Cuba) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Matanzas.

Location	Local Time
Matanzas (Cuba)	2026-10-27, 11:02:36 CDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-27, 20:32:36 +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

Central Army Staff Heliport ( / ) Matanzas, Cuba

Destination

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