Distance From Galveston Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Galveston Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9101 miles or 14646 kilometers or 7903 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 Galveston ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galveston and Mattala takes around 20 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Galveston Airport, Galveston, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 55 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		14646 km
Statute Miles		9101 miles
Nautical Miles		7903 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 55 minutes

Galveston Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Galveston, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Galveston (United States)	2026-06-19, 02:47:43 EDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-19, 12:17:43 +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

Galveston Airport ( / K5I6) Galveston, United States

Destination

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