Distance From Elenak Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, EAL - HRI Distance

The distance from Elenak Airport (EAL) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 5858 miles or 9428 kilometers or 5088 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 Mejato Island ( Marshall Islands ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mejato Island and Mattala takes around 13 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elenak Airport, Mejato Island, Marshall Islands to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 13 hours 28 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 • EAL - HRI

Kilometers		9428 km
Statute Miles		5858 miles
Nautical Miles		5088 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 28 minutes

Elenak Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - EAL to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mejato Island, Marshall Islands and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Mejato Island, Marshall Islands and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EAL - HRI

Time difference between Mejato Island (Marshall Islands) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mejato Island.

Location	Local Time
Mejato Island (Marshall Islands)	2026-05-04, 06:24:51 +12
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-03, 23:54:51 +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

Elenak Airport (EAL / ) Mejato Island, Marshall Islands

Destination

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