Airport Comparison
| FCS | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | FCS | MRU |
| ICAO Code | KFCS | FIMP |
| City | Fort Carson | Port Louis |
| Country | United States | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Denver | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 5,874 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.680000, -104.760000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Fort Carson (FCS) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,379 kilometers (10,799 miles / 9,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.
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 13:34 in Fort Carson, it's 00:34 in Port Louis. With a 11-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 5,688 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.