Distance From Smith Strip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Smith Strip () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8736 miles or 14059 kilometers or 7587 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 Halliday ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Halliday and Mattala takes around 20 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smith Strip, Halliday, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 5 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		14059 km
Statute Miles		8736 miles
Nautical Miles		7587 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 5 minutes

Smith Strip to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Halliday (United States)	2026-09-23, 22:39:43 CDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-24, 09:09:43 +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

Smith Strip ( / 10ND) Halliday, United States

Destination

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