FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
15,225 km
9,460 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
15,225 km
9,460 mi / 8,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FAV MRU
Airport Name Fakarava Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code FAV MRU
ICAO Code NTGF FIMP
City N/A Port Louis
Country French Polynesia Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 13 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 15,225 kilometers (9,460 miles / 8,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 French Polynesia 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 01:46 in Fakarava Airport, it's 15:46 in Port Louis. With a 14-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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 146° (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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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