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HHH to HRI: distance & flight time
Hilton Head Island (Hilton Head Airport) → Mattala (Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport)
9,520 mi
15,320 km · 8,272 nm
19h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,520 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 8m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HHH — Hilton Head Airport · Hilton Head Island, United States
- HRI — Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport · Mattala, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HHH
Near HRI
- WRZ · Weerawila Airport8 mi away
- KCT · Koggala Airport59 mi away
- ADP · Ampara Airport81 mi away
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana Airport93 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HHH from HRI?
The flight distance from Hilton Head Island (HHH) to Mattala (HRI) is 9,520 miles (15,320 km, 8,272 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HHH to HRI?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 8m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Hilton Head Island and Mattala?
Mattala is 9.5 hours ahead of Hilton Head Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HHH to HRI?
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