Distance From Valdez Pioneer Field to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, VDZ - HRI Distance

The distance from Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 7134 miles or 11480 kilometers or 6195 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 Valdez ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valdez and Mattala takes around 16 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Valdez Pioneer Field, Valdez, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 16 hours 23 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 • VDZ - HRI

Kilometers		11480 km
Statute Miles		7134 miles
Nautical Miles		6195 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 23 minutes

Valdez Pioneer Field to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - VDZ to HRI Flight Path

Location of Valdez Pioneer Field & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Valdez, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VDZ - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Valdez (United States)	2026-03-19, 07:59:47 AKDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 21:29:47 +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

Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ / PAVD) Valdez, United States

Destination

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