Distance From Era Helicopters Fourchon Helibase Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Era Helicopters Fourchon Helibase Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9923 miles or 15969 kilometers or 8617 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 Golden Meadow ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Golden Meadow and Mattala takes around 22 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Era Helicopters Fourchon Helibase Heliport, Golden Meadow, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 48 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		15969 km
Statute Miles		9923 miles
Nautical Miles		8617 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 48 minutes

Era Helicopters Fourchon Helibase Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Era Helicopters Fourchon Helibase Heliport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Golden Meadow to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Golden Meadow, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Golden Meadow (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Golden Meadow.

Location	Local Time
Golden Meadow (United States)	2026-09-23, 21:01:37 EDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-24, 06:31:37 +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

Era Helicopters Fourchon Helibase Heliport ( / 09LA) Golden Meadow, United States

Destination

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