Distance From Rio Sidra Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Rio Sidra Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 10710 miles or 17236 kilometers or 9301 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 Rio Sidra ( Panama ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio Sidra and Mattala takes around 24 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Sidra Airport, Rio Sidra, Panama to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 24 hours 37 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		17236 km
Statute Miles		10710 miles
Nautical Miles		9301 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 37 minutes

Rio Sidra Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio Sidra, Panama and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio Sidra, Panama and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Rio Sidra (Panama) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Rio Sidra.

Location	Local Time
Rio Sidra (Panama)	2026-03-17, 22:42:32 EST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-18, 09:12:32 +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

Rio Sidra Airport ( / ) Rio Sidra, Panama

Destination

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