Distance From Elcho Island Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, ELC - HRI Distance

The distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 3949 miles or 6355 kilometers or 3429 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 Elcho Island ( Australia ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elcho Island and Mattala takes around 9 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport, Elcho Island, Australia to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 9 hours 4 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 • ELC - HRI

Kilometers		6355 km
Statute Miles		3949 miles
Nautical Miles		3429 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 4 minutes

Elcho Island Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - ELC to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Elcho Island, Australia and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Elcho Island, Australia and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELC - HRI

Time difference between Elcho Island (Australia) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 4 Hours.
Mattala time is 4 Hours behind Elcho Island.

Location	Local Time
Elcho Island (Australia)	2026-06-15, 19:27:00 ACST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-15, 15:27:00 +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

Elcho Island Airport (ELC / YELD) Elcho Island, Australia

Destination

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