Distance From Sawyer Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Sawyer Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9031 miles or 14534 kilometers or 7843 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 New Church ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Church and Mattala takes around 20 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sawyer Airport, New Church, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 45 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		14534 km
Statute Miles		9031 miles
Nautical Miles		7843 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 45 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between New Church (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of New Church.

Location	Local Time
New Church (United States)	2025-12-05, 08:06:25 EST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-05, 18:36:25 +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

Sawyer Airport ( / VG19) New Church, United States

Destination

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