LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
9,850 km
6,120 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
9,850 km
6,120 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Lord_Howe
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LDH MRU
Airport Name Lord Howe Island Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LDH MRU
ICAO Code YLHI FIMP
City Lord Howe Island Port Louis
Country Australia Mauritius
Timezone Australia/Lord_Howe Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 5 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -31.540000, 159.080000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 9,850 kilometers (6,120 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:50 in Lord Howe Island, it's 03:50 in Port Louis. With a 7-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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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