Distance From Salina Cruz Naval Air Station to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, SCX - HRI Distance

The distance from Salina Cruz Naval Air Station (SCX) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 10862 miles or 17481 kilometers or 9433 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 Salina Cruz ( Mexico ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salina Cruz and Mattala takes around 24 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salina Cruz Naval Air Station, Salina Cruz, Mexico to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 24 hours 58 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 • SCX - HRI

Kilometers		17481 km
Statute Miles		10862 miles
Nautical Miles		9433 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 58 minutes

Salina Cruz Naval Air Station to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - SCX to HRI Flight Path

Location of Salina Cruz Naval Air Station & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Salina Cruz, Mexico and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCX - HRI

Time difference between Salina Cruz (Mexico) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Salina Cruz.

Location	Local Time
Salina Cruz (Mexico)	2025-12-15, 08:46:44 CST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 20:16:44 +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

Salina Cruz Naval Air Station (SCX / MMSZ) Salina Cruz, Mexico

Destination

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