Airport Comparison
| BLU | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | BLU | MRU |
| ICAO Code | KBLU | FIMP |
| City | Emigrant Gap | Port Louis |
| Country | United States | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 5,284 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.270000, -120.710000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,915 kilometers (11,132 miles / 9,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 5°.
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 United States with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in Emigrant Gap, it's 01:11 in Port Louis. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,098 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.