Distance From Howard City South Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Howard City South Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8904 miles or 14329 kilometers or 7732 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 Howard City ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Howard City and Mattala takes around 20 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Howard City South Airport, Howard City, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 28 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		14329 km
Statute Miles		8904 miles
Nautical Miles		7732 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 28 minutes

Howard City South Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Howard City (United States)	2025-12-14, 06:43:12 EST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 17:13:12 +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

Howard City South Airport ( / ) Howard City, United States

Destination

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