Distance From Raju Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Raju Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9627 miles or 15494 kilometers or 8361 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 Richland ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Richland and Mattala takes around 22 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Raju Airport, Richland, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 8 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		15494 km
Statute Miles		9627 miles
Nautical Miles		8361 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 8 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Richland (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Richland.

Location	Local Time
Richland (United States)	2026-09-17, 02:31:12 EDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-17, 12:01:12 +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

Raju Airport ( / 05GA) Richland, United States

Destination

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