Distance From Sam Little International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Sam Little International Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9743 miles or 15680 kilometers or 8461 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 Weatherford ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Weatherford and Mattala takes around 22 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sam Little International Airport, Weatherford, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 22 hours 24 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		15680 km
Statute Miles		9743 miles
Nautical Miles		8461 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 24 minutes

Sam Little International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Weatherford (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Weatherford.

Location	Local Time
Weatherford (United States)	2026-06-15, 06:35:14 MDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-15, 18:05:14 +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

Sam Little International Airport ( / ) Weatherford, United States

Destination

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