Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, HRI - EWR Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 8832 miles or 14214 kilometers or 7670 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 Mattala ( Sri Lanka ) to Newark ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Newark takes around 20 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, United States is 20 hours 18 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 - EWR

Kilometers		14214 km
Statute Miles		8832 miles
Nautical Miles		7670 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 18 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to EWR Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - EWR

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Newark (United States) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Newark time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mattala.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-29, 19:33:16 +0530
Newark (United States)	2026-04-29, 10:03:16 EDT

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

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

Destination

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR / KEWR) Newark, United States