Distance From Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8598 miles or 13837 kilometers or 7466 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 Essex ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Essex and Mattala takes around 19 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base, Essex, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 46 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		13837 km
Statute Miles		8598 miles
Nautical Miles		7466 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 46 minutes

Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Essex to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Essex (United States)	2026-03-22, 05:27:21 EDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-22, 14:57:21 +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

Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base ( / NY83) Essex, United States

Destination

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