LIH
Lihue
United States
16,183 km
10,055 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
16,183 km
10,055 mi / 8,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

LIH MRU
Airport Name Lihue Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code LIH MRU
ICAO Code PHLI FIMP
City Lihue Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 152 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 21.980000, -159.340000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Lihue (LIH) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 16,183 kilometers (10,055 miles / 8,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 13:20 in Lihue, it's 03:20 in Port Louis. With a 14-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 Lihue (LIH) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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