Distance From Holzer Athens Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Holzer Athens Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9106 miles or 14655 kilometers or 7908 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 Athens ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Mattala takes around 20 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Holzer Athens Heliport, Athens, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 56 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		14655 km
Statute Miles		9106 miles
Nautical Miles		7908 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 56 minutes

Holzer Athens Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Athens (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Athens.

Location	Local Time
Athens (United States)	2025-12-13, 23:50:49 EST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 10:20:49 +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

Holzer Athens Heliport ( / 3OH3) Athens, United States

Destination

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