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OAJ to HRI: distance & flight time
Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport) → Mattala (Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport)
9,276 mi
14,929 km · 8,061 nm
18h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,276 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 39m 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
- OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport · Jacksonville NC, 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near OAJ
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 OAJ from HRI?
The flight distance from Jacksonville NC (OAJ) to Mattala (HRI) is 9,276 miles (14,929 km, 8,061 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAJ to HRI?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 39m 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 Jacksonville NC and Mattala?
Mattala is 9.5 hours ahead of Jacksonville NC.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAJ to HRI?
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