ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
12,714 km
7,900 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
12,714 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ABF MRU
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code ABF MRU
ICAO Code NGAB FIMP
City Abaiang Port Louis
Country Kiribati Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 0 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Abaiang (ABF) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 12,714 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Abaiang, it's 12:14 in Port Louis. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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