GKT
Sevierville
United States
15,878 km
9,866 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
15,878 km
9,866 mi / 8,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GKT MRU
Airport Name Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code GKT MRU
ICAO Code KGKT FIMP
City Sevierville Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 1,014 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, -83.530000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Sevierville (GKT) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) in Sevierville, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 15,878 kilometers (9,866 miles / 8,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 01:34 in Sevierville, it's 10:34 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 Sevierville (GKT) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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