Distance From Scottys Island Airstrip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Scottys Island Airstrip () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 6951 miles or 11187 kilometers or 6036 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 Port Heiden ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Heiden and Mattala takes around 15 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Scottys Island Airstrip, Port Heiden, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 15 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 • - HRI

Kilometers		11187 km
Statute Miles		6951 miles
Nautical Miles		6036 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 58 minutes

Scottys Island Airstrip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Scottys Island Airstrip & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Port Heiden to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Port Heiden (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Port Heiden.

Location	Local Time
Port Heiden (United States)	2026-03-21, 19:11:22 AKDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-22, 08:41:22 +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

Scottys Island Airstrip ( / ) Port Heiden, United States

Destination

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