Distance From Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, YHY - HRI Distance

The distance from Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 7710 miles or 12407 kilometers or 6695 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 Hay River ( Canada ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hay River and Mattala takes around 17 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport, Hay River, Canada to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 17 hours 43 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 • YHY - HRI

Kilometers		12407 km
Statute Miles		7710 miles
Nautical Miles		6695 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 43 minutes

Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - YHY to HRI Flight Path

Location of Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hay River to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Hay River, Canada and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YHY - HRI

Time difference between Hay River (Canada) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Hay River.

Location	Local Time
Hay River (Canada)	2026-11-01, 01:29:42 MST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-01, 13:59:42 +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

Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY / CYHY) Hay River, Canada

Destination

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