Distance From La Esperanza Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from La Esperanza Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 10219 miles or 16445 kilometers or 8874 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 Matamoros ( Mexico ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matamoros and Mattala takes around 23 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Esperanza Airport, Matamoros, Mexico to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 23 hours 29 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		16445 km
Statute Miles		10219 miles
Nautical Miles		8874 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 29 minutes

La Esperanza Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Matamoros, Mexico and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Matamoros, Mexico and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Matamoros (Mexico) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Matamoros.

Location	Local Time
Matamoros (Mexico)	2026-03-18, 06:24:31 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-18, 17:54:31 +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

La Esperanza Airport ( / ) Matamoros, Mexico

Destination

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