Distance From St Johns Industrial Air Park to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, SJN - HRI Distance

The distance from St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 9535 miles or 15346 kilometers or 8281 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 St Johns ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St Johns and Mattala takes around 21 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from St Johns Industrial Air Park, St Johns, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 21 hours 55 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 • SJN - HRI

Kilometers		15346 km
Statute Miles		9535 miles
Nautical Miles		8281 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 55 minutes

St Johns Industrial Air Park to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - SJN to HRI Flight Path

Location of St Johns Industrial Air Park & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between St Johns, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJN - HRI

Time difference between St Johns (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of St Johns.

Location	Local Time
St Johns (United States)	2026-09-23, 17:28:00 MST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-24, 05:58:00 +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

St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN / KSJN) St Johns, United States

Destination

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