Airport Comparison
| BYS | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bicycle Lake Army Air Field | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | BYS | MRU |
| ICAO Code | KBYS | FIMP |
| City | Fort Irwin/Barstow | Port Louis |
| Country | United States | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 2,350 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.280000, -116.630000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 18,273 kilometers (11,354 miles / 9,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.
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 07:53 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 19:53 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 2,164 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.
The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.