Distance From Meadowvale Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Meadowvale Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8853 miles or 14248 kilometers or 7688 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 Elk River ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk River and Mattala takes around 20 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Meadowvale Airport, Elk River, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 21 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		14248 km
Statute Miles		8853 miles
Nautical Miles		7688 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 21 minutes

Meadowvale Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Elk River (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Elk River.

Location	Local Time
Elk River (United States)	2025-12-14, 19:18:10 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 06:48:10 +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

Meadowvale Airport ( / MN40) Elk River, United States

Destination

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