Distance From Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, WSX - HRI Distance

The distance from Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base (WSX) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8373 miles or 13475 kilometers or 7271 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 West Sound ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Sound and Mattala takes around 19 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base, West Sound, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 19 hours 15 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 • WSX - HRI

Kilometers		13475 km
Statute Miles		8373 miles
Nautical Miles		7271 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 15 minutes

Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - WSX to HRI Flight Path

Location of Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Sound to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WSX - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
West Sound (United States)	2025-12-15, 12:32:29 MST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 01:02:29 +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

Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base (WSX / WA83) West Sound, United States

Destination

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