Distance From Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The distance from Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport () to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is 8917 miles or 14350 kilometers or 7744 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 Elk Creek ( United States ) to Mattala ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk Creek and Mattala takes around 20 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport, Elk Creek, United States to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka is 20 hours 30 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		14350 km
Statute Miles		8917 miles
Nautical Miles		7744 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 30 minutes

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRI Flight Path

Location of Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport & Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elk Creek to Mattala nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Elk Creek, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka. .

Nonstop flight route between Elk Creek, United States and Mattala, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRI

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

Location	Local Time
Elk Creek (United States)	2024-12-25, 12:34:18 MST
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2024-12-26, 01:04:18 +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

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport ( / ) Elk Creek, United States

Destination

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