Distance From El Freno Airfield to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from El Freno Airfield () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 10688 miles or 17200 kilometers or 9282 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 Palizada ( Mexico ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palizada and Mattala takes around 24 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Freno Airfield, Palizada, Mexico to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 24 hours 34 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		17200 km
Statute Miles		10688 miles
Nautical Miles		9282 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 34 minutes

El Freno Airfield to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of El Freno Airfield & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palizada to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Palizada, Mexico and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Palizada, Mexico and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Palizada (Mexico) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Palizada.

Location	Local Time
Palizada (Mexico)	2026-03-18, 19:05:23 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 06:35:23 +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

El Freno Airfield ( / ) Palizada, Mexico

Destination

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