Distance From Lakefront Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, NEW - HRI Distance

The distance from Lakefront Airport (NEW) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9859 miles or 15867 kilometers or 8562 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 Orleans ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Mattala takes around 22 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lakefront Airport, New Orleans, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 40 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 • NEW - HRI

Kilometers		15867 km
Statute Miles		9859 miles
Nautical Miles		8562 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 40 minutes

Lakefront Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - NEW to HRI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • NEW - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2025-12-13, 16:29:46 EST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 02:59:46 +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

Lakefront Airport (NEW / KNEW) New Orleans, United States

Destination

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