Distance From Simpsonville Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Simpsonville Airport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9073 miles or 14601 kilometers or 7879 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 Rhoadesville ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rhoadesville and Mattala takes around 20 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simpsonville Airport, Rhoadesville, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 51 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		14601 km
Statute Miles		9073 miles
Nautical Miles		7879 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 51 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

Time difference between Rhoadesville (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Rhoadesville.

Location	Local Time
Rhoadesville (United States)	2026-06-23, 16:33:19 EDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-06-24, 02:03:19 +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

Simpsonville Airport ( / VG12) Rhoadesville, United States

Destination

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