Distance From Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, AVP - HRI Distance

The distance from Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8835 miles or 14219 kilometers or 7673 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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Mattala takes around 20 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 18 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 • AVP - HRI

Kilometers		14219 km
Statute Miles		8835 miles
Nautical Miles		7673 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 18 minutes

Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - AVP to HRI Flight Path

Location of Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AVP - HRI

Time difference between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (United States) and Mattala (Sri Lanka) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mattala time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Location	Local Time
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (United States)	2026-08-03, 01:23:36 EDT
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-03, 10:53:36 +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

Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP / KAVP) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States

Destination

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