Distance From Groom Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Groom Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9567 miles or 15396 kilometers or 8308 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 Groom ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Groom and Mattala takes around 21 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Groom Airport, Groom, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 59 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		15396 km
Statute Miles		9567 miles
Nautical Miles		8308 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 59 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Groom (United States)	2026-06-18, 21:50:28 MDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-19, 09:20:28 +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

Groom Airport ( / ) Groom, United States

Destination

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