Distance From Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, FBL - HRI Distance

The distance from Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8923 miles or 14359 kilometers or 7749 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 Faribault ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Faribault and Mattala takes around 20 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field, Faribault, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 30 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 • FBL - HRI

Kilometers		14359 km
Statute Miles		8923 miles
Nautical Miles		7749 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 30 minutes

Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - FBL to HRI Flight Path

Location of Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Faribault, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FBL - HRI

Time difference between Faribault (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Faribault.

Location	Local Time
Faribault (United States)	2025-12-16, 22:12:11 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 09:42:11 +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

Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL / KFBL) Faribault, United States

Destination

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