KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
9,547 km
5,932 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
9,547 km
5,932 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWJ MRU
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code KWJ MRU
ICAO Code RKJJ FIMP
City Gwangju Port Louis
Country South Korea Mauritius
Timezone Asia/Seoul Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 39 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 9,547 kilometers (5,932 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 South Korea with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Gwangju, it's 12:47 in Port Louis. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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