MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
9,352 km
5,811 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
9,352 km
5,811 mi / 5,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDU MRU
Airport Name Mendi Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code MDU MRU
ICAO Code AYMN FIMP
City N/A Port Louis
Country Papua New Guinea Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 5,680 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -6.150000, 143.660000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Mendi Airport (MDU) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 9,352 kilometers (5,811 miles / 5,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 11:50 in Mendi Airport, it's 05:50 in Port Louis. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,494 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Mendi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Mendi Airport (MDU) follows a heading of 94° (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 Mendi Airport (MDU) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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