Distance From University Hospitals of Cleveland Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from University Hospitals of Cleveland Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8959 miles or 14418 kilometers or 7780 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 Cleveland ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cleveland and Mattala takes around 20 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from University Hospitals of Cleveland Heliport, Cleveland, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 35 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		14418 km
Statute Miles		8959 miles
Nautical Miles		7780 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 35 minutes

University Hospitals of Cleveland Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of University Hospitals of Cleveland Heliport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Cleveland, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Cleveland (United States)	2026-05-07, 11:37:08 EDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-07, 21:07:08 +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

University Hospitals of Cleveland Heliport ( / 77OI) Cleveland, United States

Destination

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