Distance From Karluk Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, KYK - HRI Distance

The distance from Karluk Airport (KYK) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 7052 miles or 11349 kilometers or 6124 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 Karluk ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karluk and Mattala takes around 16 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Karluk Airport, Karluk, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 16 hours 12 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 • KYK - HRI

Kilometers		11349 km
Statute Miles		7052 miles
Nautical Miles		6124 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 12 minutes

Karluk Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - KYK to HRI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KYK - HRI

Time difference between Karluk (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Karluk.

Location	Local Time
Karluk (United States)	2026-03-21, 08:34:57 AKDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-21, 22:04:57 +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

Karluk Airport (KYK / PAKY) Karluk, United States

Destination

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