GCM
Georgetown
KY
15,741 km
9,781 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
15,741 km
9,781 mi / 8,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Cayman
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GCM MRU
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code GCM MRU
ICAO Code MWCR FIMP
City Georgetown Port Louis
Country KY Mauritius
Timezone America/Cayman Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 8 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Georgetown (GCM) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 15,741 kilometers (9,781 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 KY 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 21:42 in Georgetown, it's 06:42 in Port Louis. With a 9-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 Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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