Airport Comparison
| AIS | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Arorae Island Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | AIS | MRU |
| ICAO Code | NGTR | FIMP |
| City | Arorae Island | Port Louis |
| Country | Kiribati | Mauritius |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tarawa | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 0 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.620000, 176.800000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Arorae Island (AIS) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 12,907 kilometers (8,020 miles / 6,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.
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 12:30 in Arorae Island, it's 04:30 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 Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.