Distance From Meadow Lake Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, YLJ - HRI Distance

The distance from Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8226 miles or 13237 kilometers or 7143 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 Meadow Lake ( Canada ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Meadow Lake and Mattala takes around 18 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Meadow Lake Airport, Meadow Lake, Canada to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 18 hours 54 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 • YLJ - HRI

Kilometers		13237 km
Statute Miles		8226 miles
Nautical Miles		7143 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 54 minutes

Meadow Lake Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - YLJ to HRI Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Meadow Lake, Canada and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YLJ - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Meadow Lake (Canada)	2026-08-02, 05:54:18 MDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-02, 17:24:18 +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

Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ / CYLJ) Meadow Lake, Canada

Destination

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