Airport Comparison
| GRF | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRF | MRU |
| ICAO Code | KGRF | FIMP |
| City | Fort Lewis/Tacoma | Port Louis |
| Country | United States | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 301 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.080000, -122.580000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 17,052 kilometers (10,595 miles / 9,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 359°.
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 01:55 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, it's 13:55 in Port Louis. With a 12-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 Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.