Distance From Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, SAL - HRI Distance

The distance from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 10916 miles or 17568 kilometers or 9480 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 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) ( El Salvador ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) and Mattala takes around 25 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport, San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 25 hours 5 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 • SAL - HRI

Kilometers		17568 km
Statute Miles		10916 miles
Nautical Miles		9480 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 5 minutes

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - SAL to HRI Flight Path

Location of Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAL - HRI

Time difference between San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (El Salvador) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).

Location	Local Time
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (El Salvador)	2025-12-13, 16:14:51 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-14, 03:44:51 +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

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL / MSLP) San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador

Destination

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