Distance From Pay Jay Nr 2 Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Pay Jay Nr 2 Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9709 miles or 15625 kilometers or 8432 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 Artesia ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Artesia and Mattala takes around 22 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pay Jay Nr 2 Heliport, Artesia, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 19 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		15625 km
Statute Miles		9709 miles
Nautical Miles		8432 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 19 minutes

Pay Jay Nr 2 Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Pay Jay Nr 2 Heliport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Artesia to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Artesia (United States)	2025-12-16, 20:37:59 MST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 09:07:59 +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

Pay Jay Nr 2 Heliport ( / NM46) Artesia, United States

Destination

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