Distance From Laughlin Air Force Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, DLF - HRI Distance

The distance from Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9971 miles or 16046 kilometers or 8659 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 Del Rio ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Del Rio and Mattala takes around 22 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 55 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 • DLF - HRI

Kilometers		16046 km
Statute Miles		9971 miles
Nautical Miles		8659 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 55 minutes

Laughlin Air Force Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - DLF to HRI Flight Path

Location of Laughlin Air Force Base & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Del Rio to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • DLF - HRI

Time difference between Del Rio (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Del Rio.

Location	Local Time
Del Rio (United States)	2026-01-28, 22:54:43 MST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-01-29, 11:24:43 +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

Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF / KDLF) Del Rio, United States

Destination

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