Distance From Kemano Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Kemano Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 7969 miles or 12825 kilometers or 6920 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 Kemano ( Canada ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kemano and Mattala takes around 18 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kemano Heliport, Kemano, Canada to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 18 hours 19 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		12825 km
Statute Miles		7969 miles
Nautical Miles		6920 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 19 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kemano, Canada and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Kemano (Canada)	2026-06-18, 03:01:48 MST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-18, 15:31:48 +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

Kemano Heliport ( / CBZ2) Kemano, Canada

Destination

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