MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
15,532 km
9,651 miles
MXE
Maxton
United States
Distance
15,532 km
9,651 mi / 8,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU MXE
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Laurinburg/Maxton Airport
IATA Code MRU MXE
ICAO Code FIMP KMEB
City Port Louis Maxton
Country Mauritius United States
Timezone Indian/Mauritius America/New_York
Elevation 186 ft 216 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 34.790000, -79.370000

Port Louis (MRU) to Maxton (MXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) in Maxton, United States is 15,532 kilometers (9,651 miles / 8,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:45 in Port Louis, it's 17:45 in Maxton. 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 Maxton (MXE) to Port Louis (MRU) 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 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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