Distance From La Guardia Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, LGA - HRI Distance

The distance from La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8819 miles or 14193 kilometers or 7658 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 New York ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Mattala takes around 20 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Guardia Airport, New York, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 16 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 • LGA - HRI

Kilometers		14193 km
Statute Miles		8819 miles
Nautical Miles		7658 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 16 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGA - HRI

Time difference between New York (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2026-06-15, 02:04:25 EDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-15, 11:34:25 +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 Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States

Destination

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