MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,144 km
9,410 miles
MVT
Mataiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,144 km
9,410 mi / 8,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU MVT
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Mataiva Airport
IATA Code MRU MVT
ICAO Code FIMP NTGV
City Port Louis N/A
Country Mauritius French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 186 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -14.870000, -148.720000

Port Louis (MRU) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia is 15,144 kilometers (9,410 miles / 8,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:48 in Port Louis, it's 13:48 in Mataiva Airport. 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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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