Distance From Chena Hot Springs Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, CEX - HRI Distance

The distance from Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 6958 miles or 11198 kilometers or 6043 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 Chena Hot Springs ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chena Hot Springs and Mattala takes around 15 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chena Hot Springs Airport, Chena Hot Springs, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 59 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 • CEX - HRI

Kilometers		11198 km
Statute Miles		6958 miles
Nautical Miles		6043 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 59 minutes

Chena Hot Springs Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - CEX to HRI Flight Path

Location of Chena Hot Springs Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Chena Hot Springs, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEX - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Chena Hot Springs (United States)	2026-05-01, 17:21:24 AKDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-02, 06:51:24 +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

Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX / AK13) Chena Hot Springs, United States

Destination

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