CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,297 km
6,398 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
10,297 km
6,398 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
238°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC MRU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code CHC MRU
ICAO Code NZCH FIMP
City Christchurch Port Louis
Country New Zealand Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 123 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Christchurch (CHC) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 10,297 kilometers (6,398 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 New Zealand 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 22:27 in Christchurch, it's 14:27 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 Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 139° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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