Distance From Matheson Island Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Matheson Island Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8427 miles or 13561 kilometers or 7318 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 Matheson Island ( Canada ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matheson Island and Mattala takes around 19 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Matheson Island Airport, Matheson Island, Canada to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 22 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		13561 km
Statute Miles		8427 miles
Nautical Miles		7318 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 22 minutes

Matheson Island Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Matheson Island, Canada and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Matheson Island, Canada and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Matheson Island (Canada) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Matheson Island.

Location	Local Time
Matheson Island (Canada)	2026-11-01, 01:27:37 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-01, 12:57:37 +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

Matheson Island Airport ( / CJT2) Matheson Island, Canada

Destination

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