Distance From Mile High Community Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Mile High Community Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9808 miles or 15785 kilometers or 8518 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 Sierra Blanca ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sierra Blanca and Mattala takes around 22 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mile High Community Airport, Sierra Blanca, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 33 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		15785 km
Statute Miles		9808 miles
Nautical Miles		8518 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 33 minutes

Mile High Community Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Mile High Community Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sierra Blanca to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Sierra Blanca (United States)	2026-09-23, 19:52:02 MST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-24, 08:22:02 +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

Mile High Community Airport ( / ) Sierra Blanca, United States

Destination

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