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.
14359 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (United States) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (Sri Lanka).
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.