Airport Comparison
| MDS | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Middle Caicos Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| IATA Code | MDS | MRU |
| ICAO Code | MBMC | FIMP |
| City | Middle Caicos | Port Louis |
| Country | TC | Mauritius |
| Timezone | America/Grand_Turk | Indian/Mauritius |
| Elevation | 9 ft | 186 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.830000, -71.800000 | -20.430000, 57.680000 |
Middle Caicos (MDS) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) in Middle Caicos, TC to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 14,797 kilometers (9,194 miles / 7,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 98°.
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 TC 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 08:18 in Middle Caicos, it's 17:18 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 Middle Caicos (MDS) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.