IAD
Washington
United States
15,282 km
9,496 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
15,282 km
9,496 mi / 8,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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IAD MRU
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code IAD MRU
ICAO Code KIAD FIMP
City Washington Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 312 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Washington (IAD) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 15,282 kilometers (9,496 miles / 8,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 00:58 in Washington, it's 09:58 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 Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 306° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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